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GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicGrades -1–6
Laurel, Mississippi · JONES CO SCHOOL DIST
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students423
Student:Teacher12.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 389
423
Total Enrollment
State avg: 81%
79%-1.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Laurel, Mississippi. The school enrolls 423 students. It is part of the JONES CO SCHOOL DIST district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictJONES CO SCHOOL DIST
County28067
CityLaurel
ZIP39443
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280228000439

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment423
White73.5%
Hispanic / Latino5.0%
Black / African American16.8%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
73.5%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
16.8%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)