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West Jones Elementary School

5652 Highway 84 West, Laurel, MS 39443, United States

+1 (601) 439-4823

http://wje.jonesk12.org

4.5

Overall Rating

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West Jones Elementary School Overview

About This School

West Jones Elementary School is a public middle in Laurel, Mississippi, serving 1,114 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 49% in ELA and 40% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 77 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $50,355. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 53% White, 25% Hispanic, 17% Black, and 5% Two or More Races.

1,114

Total Students

PK-6

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

77 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts49%

Mathematics40%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Jones County

Students per Counselor

1114:1

West Jones Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

49%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 38%State Avg: 40%

40%

Mathematics

City Avg: 43%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

1114

Students per Counselor

West Jones Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$50,355

City Avg: $46,556

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor1114:1

West Jones Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.06%

Male

47.94%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,114 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White52.87%

Hispanic25.04%

Asian0.36%

Black16.7%

Two or More Races5.03%

Native American0%

West Jones Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About West Jones Elementary School

Q: What is West Jones Elementary School?

A: West Jones Elementary School is a middle public located in Laurel.

Q: How many students attend West Jones Elementary School?

A: West Jones Elementary School has approximately 1,114 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jones Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Jones Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about West Jones Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Jones Elementary School - Laurel, MS

Quick Facts about West Jones Elementary School
School Name	West Jones Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	5652 Highway 84 West, Laurel, MS 39443, Laurel, MS
County	Jones County
Phone	+1 (601) 439-4823
Total Students	1,114
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	77
Rating	4.5/10
ELA Proficiency	49%
Math Proficiency	40%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Jones Elementary School

What is West Jones Elementary School?

West Jones Elementary School is a middle public located in Laurel.

How many students attend West Jones Elementary School?

West Jones Elementary School has approximately 1,114 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jones Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Jones Elementary School is 14:1.

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