Summary:
The city of Demopolis, Alabama, is served by two elementary schools within the Demopolis City district, which together educate 930 students across grades PK-5. Westside Elementary School handles the younger grades (PK-2) with 499 students, while US Jones Elementary School serves grades 3-5 with 431 students. The district itself earns a 4-star rating, placing it in the 75th percentile of all Alabama districts.
Both schools share several strengths. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at both campuses—8.7% at Westside and 8.9% at US Jones—compared to the state average of 12.0%. Student-teacher ratios are also favorable and nearly identical, with Westside at 15.1 and US Jones at 15.9, suggesting manageable class sizes. However, the schools differ in resources and demographics. Westside spends significantly more per student ($10,352) than US Jones ($8,262), likely reflecting the extra support needed for early childhood education. Westside also has a slightly lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (56.51%) compared to US Jones (60.09%), indicating a modest difference in economic disadvantage.
Academically, US Jones Elementary School shows a promising upward trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 54th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 63rd percentile in 2025-2026. Math performance is generally strong, with 3rd and 4th graders exceeding state averages in 2025-2026, and 5th graders rebounding from a dip to surpass the state average. English results are mixed, with 5th graders excelling (74.83% proficiency vs. 69.53% statewide) while 3rd and 4th graders hover near state averages. The clearest area for growth is 4th-grade science, which has lagged behind state averages for two consecutive years. Overall, the district’s structure—separating primary and intermediate grades—appears effective, and the high investment in early education at Westside likely contributes to the solid foundational skills seen at US Jones.
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