Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
97%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
335 students attend Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jones Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones Elementary School offer ?
Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jones Elementary School part of?
Jones Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.
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