At a glance
Reported students
461
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
M. A. Jones Elementary School: 461 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 430
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about M. A. Jones Elementary School
M. A. Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 461 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.4%) and multiracial (2.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking M. A. Jones Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.11
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black94.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atlanta Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Deerwood Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
469 reported students
Tuskegee Airman Global Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
William M.Boyd Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
Springdale Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
R. N. Fickett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Garden Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Public schools near M. A. Jones Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Strive Primary Charter School Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 627 | 0.9 mi |
| Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–08 | 583 | 1 mi |
| Kipp WAYS Primary Charter School Elementary · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 559 | 1.1 mi |
| F. L. Stanton Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 161 | 1.2 mi |
| Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 279 | 1.3 mi |
| Charles L. Gideons Elementary School Elementary · Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 311 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about M. A. Jones Elementary School
What grades does M. A. Jones Elementary School serve?
M. A. Jones Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend M. A. Jones Elementary School?
M. A. Jones Elementary School reported 461 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 430 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at M. A. Jones Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 461 students and 34.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is M. A. Jones Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
M. A. Jones Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atlanta Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of M. A. Jones Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is M. A. Jones Elementary School in?
M. A. Jones Elementary School is part of Atlanta Public Schools, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near M. A. Jones Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP Strive Primary Charter School (0.9 mi), Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy (1 mi), Kipp WAYS Primary Charter School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.