- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MS
West Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280228001237
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jones Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jones Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jones Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Jones Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280228001237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
West Jones Elementary School held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 78.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 280228001237 · Laurel, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,114 enr · 14.7:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jones High School (1,587 students)
West Jones Elementary School held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 78.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Jones Elementary School
1,114 students
- Northeast Jone
Northeast Jones High School
938 students
- North Jones El
North Jones Elementary School
854 students
What this shows West Jones Elementary School reports 1,114 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jones Elementary School compares
West 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▼ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,114
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 1114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, West 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 West Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jones High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jones High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Jones High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
Northeast Jones High School
Standard public school
938 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
North Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 14.2:1 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 (~1,114 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jones Elementary School
How many students attend West Jones Elementary School?
West Jones Elementary School has 1,114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,022 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jones Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Jones Elementary School?
67.1% of students at West Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Jones Elementary School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jones Elementary School?
West Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 West Jones Elementary School rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jones Elementary School ranks #3 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 West 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.