Enrollment
455
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamestown, NY
George Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361563001356
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Jamestown, NY.
School address
District: Jamestown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361563001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Middle School
George Washington Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jamestown, New York, enrolling 455 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 953 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jamestown City School District spends $18,300 per pupil, 31% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jamestown City School District also operates Jamestown High School (1,292 students) and Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (509 students) alongside George Washington Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Middle School compares
George Washington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,300
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, George Washington Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamestown City School District, which includes George Washington Middle School.
$18,300
Per student
-31%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 72.0%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton J Fletcher Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlyle C Ring Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Middle School
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamestown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Middle School?
85.7% of students at George Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Middle School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Middle School rank among elementary schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Jamestown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jamestown on the city page.
Is George Washington Middle School a good school?
George Washington Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jamestown City School District?
Besides George Washington Middle School, Jamestown City School District also operates Jamestown High School (1,292 students), Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (509 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (419 students). See the Jamestown City School District district page for the complete list.
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