- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gladstone, MI
James T Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James T Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261597001669
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James T Jones Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James T Jones Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James T Jones Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, MI.
School address
District: Gladstone Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261597001669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
James T Jones Elementary School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 261597001669 · Gladstone, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 18.7:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladstone Area High School (472 students)
James T Jones Elementary School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
James T Jones Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gladstone Area
Gladstone Area High School
472 students
- This school
James T Jones Elementary School
355 students
- Gladstone Area
Gladstone Area Middle School
346 students
- Cameron Elemen
Cameron Elementary School
321 students
What this shows James T Jones Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How James T Jones Elementary School compares
James T Jones Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, James T Jones Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gladstone Area Schools reports $12,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James T Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone Area Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James T Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about James T Jones Elementary School
How many students attend James T Jones Elementary School?
James T Jones Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gladstone, MI. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James T Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James T Jones Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James T Jones Elementary School?
41.1% of students at James T Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James T Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James T Jones Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James T Jones Elementary School?
James T Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 James T Jones Elementary School rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, James T Jones Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gladstone Area Schools?
Besides James T Jones Elementary School, Gladstone Area Schools also operates Gladstone Area High School (472 students), Gladstone Area Middle School (346 students), and Cameron Elementary School (321 students). See the Gladstone Area Schools district page for the complete list.