South Jones Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Ellisville, MS Grades PK–06 Town: Distant Laurel, MS SchoolScore™ C (64.1)
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South Jones Elementary School
Ellisville, MS 39437
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (64.1)
1,129
Students
76.7
Teachers
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
(601)477-3577
Phone
http://sje.jonesk12.org
Website

South Jones Elementary School is a public school administered by the Jones County School District district in Ellisville, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 1,129 students enrolled; a 14.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
1,129.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 147% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.72:1
State avg: 15:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
62.4%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 22% better
School Details
School Name
South Jones Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280228000986
State School ID
MS-3400-3400034
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
27 Warrior Road
City
Ellisville
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39437
County
Jones County
Metro Area
Laurel, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
2804
State Leg. Upper
28042
State Leg. Lower
28089
Latitude
31.61762
Longitude
-89.21316
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
1,129
Total Students
👩‍🏫
76.7
Teachers FTE
📐
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
76.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)76.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 704 62.4%
Not Applicable 202 17.9%
District Info
District Name
Jones County School District
LEAID
2802280
State LEA ID
MS-3400
Phone
(601)649-5201
Website
http://www.jonesk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Ellisville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$110,068K
Federal Revenue
$23,773K
State Revenue
$56,795K
Local Revenue
$29,500K
Total Expenditure
$96,738K
Instruction Exp.
$56,071K
Support Services
$23,749K
Other Current Exp.
$5,182K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Jones Elementary School

1
South Jones High School
Ellisville · High
1 mi
2
West Jones Elementary School
Laurel · Elementary
4.9 mi
3
Jones Co Career & Technical Education Ctr
Laurel · High
5.3 mi
4
Jones County Learning Center
Ellisville · Other
5.5 mi
5
LAUREL EDUCATION CENTER
LAUREL · Other
5.6 mi
6
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Middle
5.8 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in Mississippi with similar enrollment to South Jones Elementary School

Itawamba Attendance Center
Itawamba County
Fulton, MS
1,129
Students
15.73:1
Ratio
68%
Free Lunch
West Jones Elementary School
Jones County School District
Laurel, MS
1,114
Students
14.31:1
Ratio
70%
Free Lunch
Bellevue Elementary
Lamar County School District
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1,145
Students
13.84:1
Ratio
63%
Free Lunch
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
DeSoto County School District
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1,079
Students
16.73:1
Ratio
42%
Free Lunch
New Albany Elementary School
NEW ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
New Albany, MS
1,074
Students
17.9:1
Ratio
65%
Free Lunch
Corinth Elementary School
Corinth School District
Corinth, MS
1,071
Students
15.52:1
Ratio
69%
Free Lunch
Caledonia Elementary
Lowndes County School District
Caledonia, MS
1,070
Students
14.02:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
New Hope Elementary
Lowndes County School District
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1,191
Students
14.01:1
Ratio
67%
Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Jones Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Jones Elementary School?
1,129 students are enrolled at South Jones Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Jones Elementary School have?
South Jones Elementary School has 76.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does South Jones Elementary School serve?
South Jones Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is South Jones Elementary School a charter school?
South Jones Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Jones Elementary School located in?
South Jones Elementary School is located in the Laurel, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does South Jones Elementary School belong to?
South Jones Elementary School is part of the Jones County School District school district.
How much does Jones County School District spend per student?
The Jones County School District district spends approximately $85,684,677 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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