South Jones Elementary School

sje.jonesk12.org

1,129 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Jones Elementary School, located at 27 Warrior Road in Ellisville, Mississippi, is a key component of the Jones County School District. Serving a primary-level student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a "Warrior" institution, it emphasizes a sense of school spirit and community, aiming to provide a solid educational foundation through a blend of core curriculum subjects and social development opportunities.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by encouraging both academic achievement and character growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the Jones County School District, South Jones Elementary strives to maintain high standards for instruction and student engagement. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular programs can visit their official website at http://www.jones.k12.ms.us/sje/.

1,129

Total Students

76.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Jones Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	800
Hispanic	94
Black	192
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
800 (70.9%)
Black
192 (17.0%)
Hispanic
94 (8.3%)
Two or More
37 (3.3%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jones County School District
Phone:	(601)477-3577
Website:	http://sje.jonesk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	1,129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 166

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 136

Grade 6 149