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John W Jones Elementary

4028 HWY 42 WEST, WILSON, NC 27893

About John W Jones Elementary

John W. Jones Elementary School is a notable example among Elementary Schools in North Carolina regarding the commitment to academic progress and community connection. The mission of the school is to provide a nurturing, family feel that welcomes all 580+ adult students from Pre-K all the way through 5th grade. Academic proficiency levels at this time, are around 45% in math and 42% in reading, but have been steadily improving due to data driven instructional strategies and caring professionals. The families enjoy the safe campus, involved teachers and active school events where the student is nourished in growth and values. The Wilson area is ideal for young family living; homes are priced at a median of around $192,000 that allows affordability with a strong education curriculum. John W. Jones School thrives as an exemplary model among Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

John W Jones Elementary Contact Information

Address

4028 HWY 42 WEST, WILSON, NC 27893

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Phone

(252) 265-4020

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 42% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
584
Total Students
$50241
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 162 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John W Jones Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13.5%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic 19%
Black 55.7%
Two+ Races 7.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
13.5%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic
19%
Black
55.7%
Two+ Races
7.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 584
50.4%
294 Female
49.6%
290 Male

Student Population

584 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

477 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1: What types of services can my child participate in after school at John W. Jones Elementary?

A: There is art club, music, student council, and sports. All good opportunities for learning to work together and be a leader.

Q2: What does the school teach during the day?

A: The school implements a curriculum aligned with the North Carolina Standards focusing on reading and writing, science and math, and good character.

Q3: Can my child stay at school before or after school?

A: Absolutely! There are programs in place to assist parents who work, working on school work, also fun stuff.

Q4: How can I volunteer at the school?

A: You are welcome to volunteer, help out in the classroom, and help out in school events during the school year.

Q5: What does the school look like?

A: John W. Jones Elementary School has safe playgrounds, computer lab, and classrooms that are set up for learning and creativity.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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