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West Jones Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
5652 Highway 84 West, Laurel, MS 39443 · (601) 439-4823 · Part of Jones County School District
Students
1,114
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about West Jones Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 18.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts45%
State average 34.8%
Location
Directions ↗
5652 Highway 84 West, Laurel
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K77
Kindergarten132
Grade 1159
Grade 2142
Grade 3157
Grade 4154
Grade 5137
Grade 6156
Enrollment over time
937’20
1,006’21
1,022’22
1,071’23
1,114’24
Up 18.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 53%Hispanic 25%Black 17%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.