- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilson, NC
John W Jones Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John W Jones Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370502003094
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W Jones Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John W Jones Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W Jones Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502003094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
John W Jones Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370502003094 · Wilson, NC Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 17.7:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
John W Jones Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John W Jones Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- This school
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- Rock Ridge Ele
Rock Ridge Elementary
476 students
What this shows John W Jones Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W Jones Elementary compares
John W Jones Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.1%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, John W Jones Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John W Jones Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W Jones Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Wilson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sallie B Howard School
Standard public school
1,228 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
725 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative education program
62 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson Academy of Virtual Education
Standard public school
44 students 44:1 students per teacher
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf
Special-education school
41 students 2:1 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about John W Jones Elementary
How many students attend John W Jones Elementary?
John W Jones Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Jones Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Jones Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John W Jones Elementary?
95.1% of students at John W Jones Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W Jones Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John W Jones Elementary is African American at 53.1% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W Jones Elementary?
John W Jones Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John W Jones Elementary rank among schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, John W Jones Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides John W Jones Elementary, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.