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Ira B Jones Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 404 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 23, 2011

My daughters went to Jones and loved it. They are now at Asheville High School and they are both taking all honors classes. My junior is taking 4 AP courses and they both say that they had a wonderful experience at Jones.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2011

Why are the test scores so low? Im moving to Asheville and my kids are being placed in Jones because there isn't enough space in the 1st ,2nd or 3rd choices.


Posted September 30, 2009

Our school has a diverse population, and everyone works together to form a wonderful learning community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Jones has a wonderful administration and is a very organized school So far we've had the best kindergarten experience I could have imagined. My child has had no problems making new friends and the children in his class are delightful. His teacher Ms. Smith keeps the daily activities fun and he adores her. We looked at all the schools in Asheville, both public and private and I have no doubt in that we made the right choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2008

My son just started at Jones this year as a kindergartener. His teacher is wonderful and the parents are very involved. This is the best choice I could have possibly made for my son's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2008

Our school has a very energetic staff. Our class numbers range from 16-18 students per class. K and 1st have full-time assistants in the classrooms along with the classroom teacher. We have 3 computer labs and each classroom is currently being outfitted with SMARTBoard technology. We also feature 2 outdoor classrooms and a fabulous playground at Jones Park.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 5, 2006

This school was outstanding for me. I'm a former student and even though I was attending the school for 3 years, it prepared me for the later schools well. The teachers are great, campus is great, clean food, clean restrooms, and overall amazing. I recommend this school for anyone in the Asheville area.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 9, 2004

This is a fantastic school. I have two children, a third grader and a first grader here. This is the second year at Jones for both of them. Core Knowledge curriculum is the best--teachers and staff do whatever is necessary to ensure the success of every student. Lots of enthusiasm from parents and volunteers.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students69%
Female67%
Male70%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial20%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students78%
Female88%
Male68%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female90%
Male>95%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities90%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students84%
Female80%
Male92%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 54%
Black 44% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Sarah Cain
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 251-4914
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544 Kimberly Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
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Phone: (828) 350-6700

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