- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
North Jones Elementary School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280228001326 · Laurel, MS Other · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 14.2:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jones High School (1,587 students)
North Jones Elementary School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Jones Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jones Hig
West Jones High School
1,587 students
- South Jones Hi
South Jones High School
1,300 students
- South Jones El
South Jones Elementary School
1,129 students
- West Jones Ele
West Jones Elementary School
1,114 students
- Northeast Jone
Northeast Jones High School
938 students
- This school
North Jones Elementary School
854 students
What this shows North Jones Elementary School reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Jones Elementary School compares
North Jones Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,972
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Jones Co School Dist reports $9,972 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,300
- 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
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 (~854 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.