John W Jones Elementary

jones.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

591 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John W. Jones Elementary School is a public primary school located in Wilson, North Carolina, serving students within the Wilson County Schools district. Situated on Highway 42 West, the school functions as a foundational educational environment for the local community, emphasizing core academic development and student engagement. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for young learners.

Beyond its academic programs, the school serves as a key pillar for families in the Wilson area. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, John W. Jones Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition into middle school. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official Wilson County Schools website.

591

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John W Jones Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	112
Black	329
Asian	26
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

Black
329 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
112 (19.0 %)
White
80 (13.5 %)
Two or More
42 (7.1 %)
Asian
26 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)265-4020
Website:	http://jones.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	598
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 83