Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Jones Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
6%
33%
White
72%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Jones Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Folger Mckinsey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
310 students attend Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jones Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones Elementary School offer ?
Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones Elementary School part of?
Jones Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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