West Jones Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,007 elementary school students from grades KG-6
- Ranks 142nd out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5652 Highway 84 West, Laurel, MS 39443
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jones County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,430
- Graduation Rate: 66.7%
- Dropout Rate: 4.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.0
- Enrolled Students: 8,284
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,007
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 55.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 532 (52.8%)
- Females: 475 (47.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 149 (14.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 543 (53.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 692 (68.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 184 | 18.3% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 8.5% |
| White | 727 | 72.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 154 | 15.3% |
| 1st Grade | 121 | 12.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 154 | 15.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 148 | 14.7% |
| 4th Grade | 148 | 14.7% |
| 5th Grade | 135 | 13.4% |
| 6th Grade | 133 | 13.2% |
| Ungraded | 14 | 1.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 55%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:43%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $40,852
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,267 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,714 | 75% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
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- Reviewed by Staff Member on January 07, 2010
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