West Jones Elementary School

wje.jonesk12.org

1,114 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Jones Elementary School, located in Laurel, Mississippi, is a key component of the Jones County School District. Serving a community-focused student body, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the Jones County School District, the institution emphasizes foundational learning, preparing its students for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Laurel community, maintaining a commitment to transparency and parental involvement. Through their official website, families can access essential resources, school calendars, and information regarding faculty and administrative initiatives. West Jones Elementary prides itself on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, reflecting the broader values and educational goals of the Jones County educational system.

1,114

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jones Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	589
Hispanic	279
Black	186
Asian	4
Two or More	56

White
589 (52.9%)
Hispanic
279 (25.0%)
Black
186 (16.7%)
Two or More
56 (5.0%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)

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)439-4823
Website:	http://wje.jonesk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	1,114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	697
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 77

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 159

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 156