West Jones Elementary School
School Overview
West Jones Elementary School is a public school located in Laurel, Mississippi. It is a school in Jones County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and 50% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,045 students through grade KG to 6. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 65 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,045 students are attending West Jones Elementary School. By gender, there are 511 and 534 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Jones Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 176 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 159 | 72 | 87 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 176 | 81 | 95 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 65 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Jones Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 65 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 65 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 4.6% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 1,045 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,211 Households |
| Population | 48,883 |
| Male | 24,430 |
| Female | 25,906 |
| Child Population | 15,527 |
| Total Housing Units | 21,227 Units |
| Average House Value | $102,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $713 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% |
| Average Household Income | $46,981 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.91% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jones County School District
In Jones County School District, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAUREL, Mississippi
1 private schools are serving students in LAUREL, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.