JAMESTOWN 1

Jamestown, North Dakota — 7 schools

2,167
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$15,817
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

JAMESTOWN 1 operates 7 public schools serving 2,167 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,032 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stutsman County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,817 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.4% local, 52.8% state, and 22.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,691 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #54 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 218.2:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.0% White, 7.5% African American, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Jamestown High School accounts for 35.5% of all JAMESTOWN 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means JAMESTOWN 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

JAMESTOWN 1 school enrollment varies 7.4× across entities

JAMESTOWN 1 school enrollment ranges from 97 students (lowest) to 722 students (highest), a spread of 625 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

JAMESTOWN 1 student-counselor ratio is 218:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

JAMESTOWN 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 14.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.8%
Federal
52.8%
State
24.4%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
54 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Stutsman County county, where this district is located.

$676
Studio/mo
$680
1 BR/mo
$873
2 BR/mo
$1,214
3 BR/mo
$1,464
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,691
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in JAMESTOWN 1.

White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 5.0%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
218.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in JAMESTOWN 1

School Enrollment
Jamestown High School
722
Jamestown Middle School
466
William S Gussner Elementary School
239
Roosevelt Elementary School
216
Lincoln Elementary School
179
Louis L'Amour Elementary School
113
Washington Elementary School
97

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in JAMESTOWN 1?

JAMESTOWN 1 has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,167 students.

How much does JAMESTOWN 1 spend per student?

JAMESTOWN 1 spends $15,817 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #54 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in JAMESTOWN 1?

The average teacher salary in JAMESTOWN 1 is $90,691 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near JAMESTOWN 1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stutsman County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of JAMESTOWN 1?

JAMESTOWN 1 students are 79.0% White, 7.5% African American, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for JAMESTOWN 1?

JAMESTOWN 1 has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #54 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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