- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonestown, MS
Jonestown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jonestown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280111000895
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonestown Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 135
- students enrolled
Jonestown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coahoma County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280111000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Jonestown Elementary School grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280111000895 · Jonestown, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School (345 students)
Jonestown Elementary School grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Jonestown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coahoma County
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School
345 students
- Lyon Elementar
Lyon Elementary School
224 students
- This school 135
Jonestown Elementary School
135 students
- Friars Point E 133
Friars Point Elementary School
133 students
What this shows Jonestown Elementary School reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonestown Elementary School compares
Jonestown Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 + 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
African American 89.6%
Two or More 10.4%
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Jonestown Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coahoma County School District reports $16,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonestown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friars Point Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonestown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~135 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jonestown Elementary School
How many students attend Jonestown Elementary School?
Jonestown Elementary School has 135 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonestown, MS. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonestown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonestown Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonestown Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Jonestown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonestown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jonestown Elementary School is African American at 89.6% of enrollment, in Jonestown, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonestown Elementary School?
Jonestown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Coahoma County School District?
Besides Jonestown Elementary School, Coahoma County School District also operates Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School (345 students), Lyon Elementary School (224 students), and Friars Point Elementary School (133 students). See the Coahoma County School District district page for the complete list.