- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MS
East Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280228000985
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jones Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jones Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jones Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Jones Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280228000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
East Jones Elementary School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 280228000985 · Laurel, MS Other · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 13.7:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jones High School (1,587 students)
East Jones Elementary School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
East Jones Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jones Hig
West Jones High School
1,587 students
- South Jones Hi
South Jones High School
1,300 students
- South Jones El
South Jones Elementary School
1,129 students
- West Jones Ele
West Jones Elementary School
1,114 students
- Northeast Jone
Northeast Jones High School
938 students
- This school
East Jones Elementary School
794 students
What this shows East Jones Elementary School reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jones Elementary School compares
East Jones Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▼ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,972
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, East Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jones Co School Dist reports $9,972 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jones High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jones High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Jones High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Laurel
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Jones High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 15:1 students per teacher
West Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
1,114 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Northeast Jones High School
Standard public school
938 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
North Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Glade Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Jones Elementary School
How many students attend East Jones Elementary School?
East Jones Elementary School has 794 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jones Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Jones Elementary School?
74.9% of students at East Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Jones Elementary School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jones Elementary School?
East Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Jones Elementary School rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jones Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Laurel, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Jones Co School Dist?
Besides East Jones Elementary School, Jones Co School Dist also operates West Jones High School (1,587 students), South Jones High School (1,300 students), and South Jones Elementary School (1,129 students). See the Jones Co School Dist district page for the complete list.