- Enrollment
- 1,292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
George Washington Middle School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.9 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 361563001356 · Jamestown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 8.8:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jamestown High School (1,292 students)
George Washington Middle School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.9 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High School
1,292 students
- Milton J Fletc 509
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
509 students
- This school 455
George Washington Middle School
455 students
- Thomas Jeffers 419
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
419 students
- Abraham Lincol 377
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
377 students
- Carlyle C Ring 373
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
373 students
What this shows George Washington Middle School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Middle School compares
George Washington Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Jamestown City School District reports $19,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.