East Jones Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laurel, Mississippi 39443 · Jones County School District
#151 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#26724 of 50,301 nationally
About East Jones Elementary
East Jones Elementary is a public elementary located in Laurel, in the Jones County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 794 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 151st of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 794.
There are 12 schools in Laurel; East Jones Elementary ranks 6th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Jones Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Jones Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northeast Jones High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 7–13
938 students · 341 m away
Nora Davis Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
519 students · 6.8 km away
Glade Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
423 students · 7.1 km away
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
323 students · 7.8 km away
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students · 8.7 km away
Oak Park Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
405 students · 9.0 km away
Laurel Upper Elementary
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–6
253 students · 9.5 km away
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
388 students · 9.7 km away
North Jones Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
854 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
DeSoto Central Primary School
Southaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
792 students
Rouse Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
798 students
Center Hill Elementary School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students
Longleaf Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
803 students
North Pike Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–4
781 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Jones Elementary a good school?
East Jones Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 47.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #151 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Jones Elementary rank in Mississippi?
East Jones Elementary ranks #151 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #26724 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Jones Elementary?
East Jones Elementary had 794 students in 2025.
Is East Jones Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
East Jones Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Jones Elementary?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of East Jones Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.