Glade Elementary

glade.jonesk12.org

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Glade Elementary School, located in Laurel, Mississippi, is a public school serving students in the Jones County School District. As an elementary institution, it focuses on building a foundational educational experience for young learners, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a supportive community environment. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by maintaining standards aligned with the district's curriculum goals.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and educational priorities of Jones County. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as school calendars, faculty information, and updates on academic programs. By prioritizing both student achievement and parental involvement, Glade Elementary strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere conducive to early childhood development.

423

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glade Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	21
Black	71
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
311 (73.5%)
Black
71 (16.8%)
Hispanic
21 (5.0%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (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)428-4265
Website:	http://glade.jonesk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 43

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 57