North Jones Elementary School

nje.jonesk12.org

854 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Jones Elementary School, located on Trace Road in Laurel, Mississippi, is a public school serving students within the Jones County School District. As an elementary institution, the school is dedicated to establishing a strong academic foundation for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school places a significant emphasis on student development through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the Jones County School District, North Jones Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic transitions. The school maintains a digital presence through its official district page, which serves as a hub for parents and community members to access school calendars, faculty information, and updates regarding school policies and events.

854

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Jones Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	171
Black	302
Asian	7
Two or More	48

White
326 (38.2%)
Black
302 (35.4%)
Hispanic
171 (20.0%)
Two or More
48 (5.6%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)

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)426-6632
Website:	http://nje.jonesk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	632
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 51

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 120