- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Us Jones Elementary School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 010120000441 · Demopolis, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 18:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Demopolis High School (594 students)
Us Jones Elementary School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Us Jones Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Demopolis High
Demopolis High School
594 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
499 students
- This school
Us Jones Elementary School
431 students
- Demopolis Midd
Demopolis Middle School
394 students
What this shows Us Jones Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Us Jones Elementary School compares
Us Jones Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Demopolis City reports $12,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~431 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.