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Jones Elementary School (Closed 2004)

5489 Highway 42
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Jones Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
337 students attend Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jones Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Jones Elementary School offer ?
Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jones Elementary School part of?
Jones Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.

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