Enrollment
794
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 280228000985
East Jones Elementary School — Laurel, MS
Federal NCES profile for East Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jones Co School Dist · Mississippi
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.4:1 Mississippi avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jones Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Jones Elementary School reports 794 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Mississippi state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the Mississippi average and 45% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jones Co School Dist spends $9,887 per pupil district-wide, below the Mississippi average of $13,402 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.7% from local sources (property taxes), 51.6% from the state, and 19.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Jones Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Mississippi state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▼ 7% | 80.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Mississippi — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$9,887
per pupil, district-wide
— below Mississippi avg of $13,402
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 794 Top 87% in Mississippi — larger than 13% of 877 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.9% -7% vs state
NCES ID 280228000985
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.5%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jones Co School Dist, which includes East Jones Elementary School.
$9,887
Per student
-26%
vs Mississippi
Avg $13,402
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 51.6%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
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 14.3:1 students per teacher
West Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
1,114 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Northeast Jones High School
Standard public school
938 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
North Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Glade Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Laurel, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jones Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.4:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Laurel, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jones Elementary School?
East Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.