VIRGIL JONES JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIRGIL JONES JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Noxubee County School District school district, located in BROOKSVILLE, MS with about 262 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 17 teachers, VIRGIL JONES JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
VIRGIL JONES JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Brooksville, Mississippi, serving students within the Noxubee County School District. As a key component of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children, focusing on core curriculum standards and student development within a supportive, rural learning environment.
The school operates under the mission of the Noxubee County School District, which emphasizes equity, academic achievement, and the preparation of students for future success. By integrating community values with state-mandated educational requirements, Virgil Jones Jr. Elementary strives to cultivate a safe atmosphere where students can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Information regarding school-specific programs, faculty leadership, and district resources can be found through the official Noxubee County School District website.
For more information, contact VIRGIL JONES JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 738-5557 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
P.O. BOX 1005
BROOKSVILLE, MS 39739
(662) 738-5557
VIRGIL JONES JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKSVILLE, MS with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Noxubee County School District
- Total Students:
- 262
- Teachers:
- 17.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 262 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VIRGIL JONES JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.