Jones Elementary

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251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jones Paideia Elementary Magnet School, located in the North Nashville area, is a distinguished institution within the Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system. The school is built upon the "Paideia" philosophy, an educational approach that emphasizes rigorous, classical learning, critical thinking, and the Socratic method. By utilizing Socratic seminars and coaching, the school encourages students to engage deeply with complex texts and ideas, fostering an environment where active discussion and analytical problem-solving are central to the daily classroom experience.

As a magnet school, Jones Paideia draws a diverse student body from across the district, offering specialized instruction that goes beyond traditional rote learning. The curriculum is designed to cultivate well-rounded citizens by balancing academic excellence with the development of social and intellectual habits. With its commitment to the Paideia principles, the school aims to provide an equitable, high-quality education that prepares students for long-term success by teaching them not just what to think, but how to think critically and communicate effectively.

251

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jones Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	19
Black	207
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Black
207 (82.5%)
Hispanic
19 (7.6%)
Two or More
13 (5.2%)
White
11 (4.4%)
Asian
1 (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:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)291-6382
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/jones-paideia-elementary-magnet-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jones Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jones Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	47.4%
Male	132	52.6%

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