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Jonestown Elementary

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Jonestown Elementary ranks 254 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

254^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Jonestown Elementary is a small K–6 school in Jonestown, Mississippi, serving 135 students in Coahoma County, where nearly all students (98.5%) come from economically disadvantaged homes. The school is part of the Coahoma County School District, which currently ranks in the bottom 15% of Mississippi districts. However, Jonestown has shown real improvement recently, climbing from the 18th percentile of Mississippi elementary schools in 2024–25 to the 33rd percentile in 2025–26.

One of Jonestown's standout strengths is attendance. Despite near-universal poverty, the school's chronic absenteeism rate was just 17.6% in 2023–24, well below the district's 25.0% and the state's 23.9%. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 10.8-to-1, smaller than nearby Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School (20.1) and Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School (21.7). Academically, Jonestown outperforms its district in most grades and subjects, and two areas really shine: 6th grade math (68.2% proficient, above the state average) and 5th grade science (73.3%, also above the state). Its 6th grade math program has been consistently strong for four straight years, far exceeding nearby Friars Point Elementary (36.8%) and Lyon Elementary (28.9%).

The main challenge is literacy, especially in upper grades. Only 20% of 5th graders and 18.1% of 6th graders were proficient in ELA in 2025–26, compared to state averages around 48–56%. Because grade levels are so small (20–25 students), scores can swing sharply from year to year—5th grade math dropped from 64.3% to 13.3% over two years—so these numbers should be read with some caution. Still, Jonestown's overall momentum is positive: it now ranks ahead of most nearby schools, including Friars Point Elementary, Lyon Elementary, Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School, Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School, Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School, and George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet School, with only Quitman County Elementary ranking higher in the area. For parents, this is a school with strong attendance, small classes, and improving academics, where reading support for older students remains the key area to watch.

135

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,044

Per pupil spending ?

70.4%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2024-25)

330 Matagorda Road
Jonestown, MS 38639

(662) 358-4491

District: Coahoma County School District

Students who attend Jonestown Elementary usually attend:

High:

Coahoma County High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.6%

Two or more races:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (40% vs 53% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 23 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg38%

Mississippi avg53%

254^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Coahoma County School District

115^th of 133Coahoma County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	34.2	254 of 377	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.6	312 of 380	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.4	277 of 380	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.0	256 of 358	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.3	243 of 355	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.5	264 of 352	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.1	313 of 354	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.1	266 of 351	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.8	260 of 406	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.1	285 of 394	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	35.6	256 of 402	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.6	185 of 394	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	23.9	343 of 408	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.6	367 of 414	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	11.8	404 of 418	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	27.2	315 of 403	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	11.0	375 of 392	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	11.3	377 of 394	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science73%~ state avg

Mathematics46%-5 vs state

English Language Arts28%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Jonestown Elementary	Public	K-6	330 Matagorda Road	Jonestown	38639	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 358-4491	135	12	10.8	70.4%	0 (0.0%)	121 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.4%)	34.2	254^th of 377 public elementary schools	32.6%		22.6	312^th of 380 public elementary schools	17.9%	58	31.8	40.9	20.0	18.1	45.5	45.5	13.3	68.2	73.3	$16,044
Lyon Elementary	Public	K-6	2020 Roberson Road	Lyon	38645	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 624-8544	224	15	15.1	72.3%	3 (1.3%)	172 (76.8%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (20.1%)	25.1	300^th of 377 public elementary schools	20.4%		35.3	257^th of 380 public elementary schools	32.4%	43	17.2	44.1	33.3	34.2	41.4	52.9	33.3	28.9	48.5	$14,021
Friars Point Elementary	Public	K-6	350 South Street	Friars Point	38631	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 383-2477	133	11	12.2	63.2%	1 (0.8%)	41 (30.8%)	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (63.9%)	30.1	276^th of 377 public elementary schools	26.8%		28	284^th of 380 public elementary schools	25.3%	8	6.3	22.2	40.9	31.6	12.5	55.6	54.5	36.8	68.1	$19,950
George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	871 Ritchie Avenue	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8605	299	16	19.2	60.2%	4 (1.3%)	253 (84.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.4%)	9.3	362^nd of 377 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	13.2	14.7			15.1	38.2				$14,221
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1806 Sunflower	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8567	247	12	20.1	61.5%	3 (1.2%)	202 (81.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (15.8%)	11.9	346^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.2%		7.3	367^th of 380 public elementary schools	3.4%	21	17.3	27.6			15.4	41.3				$14,701
Kirkpatrick Health & Wellness Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1101 Smith Street	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8588	266	15	18.1	55.6%	2 (0.8%)	230 (86.5%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (9.4%)	16.9	328^th of 377 public elementary schools	13.0%					(n/a)	24.0	24.4			24.0	42.2				$14,023
Quitman County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1018 10th Street	Lambert	38643	Quitman County	Quitman County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 326-7186	331	27	12.4	53.2%	11 (3.3%)	309 (93.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	45.6	212^th of 377 public elementary schools	43.8%		52.2	184^th of 380 public elementary schools	51.6%	28	35.5	42.8			53.2	52.4				$13,046

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonestown Elementary

What district is Jonestown Elementary in?

Coahoma County School District

How many students attend Jonestown Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 135 students attended Jonestown Elementary.

Is Jonestown Elementary a good school?

Jonestown Elementary ranks 254^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jonestown Elementary?

Students at Jonestown Elementary are 90% African American, 10% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Jonestown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jonestown Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Coahoma County High School

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2025–26 attendance data & graduation ratesOct 15, 2026

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataSep 26, 2025

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