Enrollment
854
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MS
North Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280228001326
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Jones Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Jones Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Jones Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Jones Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280228001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Jones Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Jones Elementary School
North Jones Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Laurel, Mississippi, enrolling 854 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 79.7% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 854 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 854 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jones Co School Dist spends $8,887 per pupil, 26% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Laurel's public schools, it stands alongside West Jones High School (1,587 students): North Jones Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15:1).
Jones Co School Dist also operates West Jones High School (1,587 students) and South Jones High School (1,300 students) alongside North 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 North Jones Elementary School compares
North Jones Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▼ 1% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$8,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 854 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 38.2%
African American 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, North Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jones Co School Dist, which includes North Jones Elementary School.
$8,887
Per student
-26%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jones High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jones High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jones Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jones Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Jones High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 15:1 students per teacher
West Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
1,114 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Northeast Jones High School
Standard public school
938 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
East Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Glade Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~854 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Jones Elementary School
How many students attend North Jones Elementary School?
North Jones Elementary School has 854 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Jones Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Jones Elementary School?
79.7% of students at North Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Jones Elementary School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Jones Elementary School?
North Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 North Jones Elementary School rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, North Jones Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Laurel, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
Is North Jones Elementary School a good school?
North Jones Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi 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 Jones Co School Dist?
Besides North Jones Elementary School, Jones Co School Dist also operates West Jones High School (1,587 students), South Jones High School (1,300 students), and South Jones Elementary School (1,129 students). See the Jones Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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