Jones Academy

909 Jones Academy Rd
Hartshorne, OK 74547

79 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Jones Academy, located in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, is a historic boarding school owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Originally established in 1891, the academy serves Native American students from various tribes across the United States. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation and celebration of Native American culture, heritage, and values.

The academy serves students in grades 1 through 12, offering a comprehensive residential program designed to support students both inside and outside the classroom. Beyond traditional academics, Jones Academy emphasizes personal growth, character development, and cultural identity. By integrating traditional tribal teachings with modern educational practices, the school aims to empower its students to succeed in higher education and their future careers while remaining deeply connected to their tribal roots and communities.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jones Academy
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	79

American Indian
79 (100.0%)

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 Academy
Phone:	(918)297-2518
Website:	http://jonesacademy.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 15