Enrollment
431
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Demopolis, AL
Us Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Us Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010120000441
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Us Jones Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Demopolis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Us Jones Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Us Jones Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Demopolis, AL.
School address
District: Demopolis City · Alabama
NCES ID 010120000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Us Jones Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Us Jones Elementary School
Us Jones Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Demopolis, Alabama, enrolling 431 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (42%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Demopolis City also operates Demopolis High School (594 students) and Westside Elementary School (499 students) alongside Us 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 Us Jones Elementary School compares
Us Jones Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
African American 51.3%
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Us Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Demopolis City, which includes Us Jones Elementary School.
$11,673
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 56.8%
Federal 21.2%
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 Us Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demopolis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Us Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Us Jones Elementary School
How many students attend Us Jones Elementary School?
Us Jones Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Demopolis, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Us Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Us Jones Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Us Jones Elementary School?
57.3% of students at Us Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Us Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Us Jones Elementary School is African American at 51.3% of enrollment, in Demopolis, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Us Jones Elementary School?
Us Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Us Jones Elementary School rank among public schools in Demopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Us Jones Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Demopolis, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Demopolis on the city page.
Is Us Jones Elementary School a good school?
Us Jones Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Demopolis City?
Besides Us Jones Elementary School, Demopolis City also operates Demopolis High School (594 students), Westside Elementary School (499 students), and Demopolis Middle School (394 students). See the Demopolis City district page for the complete list.
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