SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jones County School District school district, located in Ellisville, MS with about 1,111 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 27 Warrior Road in Ellisville, Mississippi, is a key component of the Jones County School District. Serving a primary-level student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a "Warrior" institution, it emphasizes a sense of school spirit and community, aiming to provide a solid educational foundation through a blend of core curriculum subjects and social development opportunities.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by encouraging both academic achievement and character growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the Jones County School District, South Jones Elementary strives to maintain high standards for instruction and student engagement. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular programs can visit their official website at http://www.jones.k12.ms.us/sje/.
For more information, contact SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 477-3577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577
http://www.jones.k12.ms.us/sje/
SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ellisville, MS with about 1,111 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jones County School District
- Total Students:
- 1,111
- Teachers:
- 59.63
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,111 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.3%
- Black or African American
- 17.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.