Enrollment
318
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minden, LA
J. L. Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. L. Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220189001442
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. L. Jones Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
J. L. Jones Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. L. Jones Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Minden, LA.
School address
District: Webster Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220189001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. L. Jones Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. L. Jones Elementary School
J. L. Jones Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Minden, Louisiana, enrolling 318 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Louisiana schools and 26% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #210, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (28%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 636 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Minden's elementary schools, it stands alongside E. S. Richardson Elementary School (275 students): J. L. Jones Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 18.3:1).
Webster Parish also operates Minden High School (689 students) and Lakeside Junior-Senior High School (546 students) alongside J. L. Jones Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. L. Jones Elementary School compares
J. L. Jones Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 61.9%
White 28.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, J. L. Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Parish, which includes J. L. Jones Elementary School.
$13,568
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 17.6%
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.
How J. L. Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. a. Phillips Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. L. Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Minden
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J. L. Jones Elementary School
How many students attend J. L. Jones Elementary School?
J. L. Jones Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minden, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. L. Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. L. Jones Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. L. Jones Elementary School?
53.3% of students at J. L. Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. L. Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. L. Jones Elementary School is African American at 61.9% of enrollment, in Minden, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. L. Jones Elementary School?
J. L. Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. L. Jones Elementary School rank among public schools in Minden?
By Resource Investment Index, J. L. Jones Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Minden, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Minden on the city page.
Is J. L. Jones Elementary School a good school?
J. L. Jones Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Webster Parish?
Besides J. L. Jones Elementary School, Webster Parish also operates Minden High School (689 students), Lakeside Junior-Senior High School (546 students), and Webster Junior High School (461 students). See the Webster Parish district page for the complete list.
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