- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florissant, MO
Jamestown Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291383000626
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamestown Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Elem. ranks #4 of 14 schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
NCES ID 291383000626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jamestown Elem. held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291383000626 · Florissant, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 13.1:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Jamestown Elem. held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jamestown Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 314
Jamestown Elem.
314 students
What this shows Jamestown Elem. reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamestown Elem. compares
Jamestown Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Jamestown Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamestown Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florissant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Elem.
How many students attend Jamestown Elem.?
Jamestown Elem. has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamestown Elem.?
60.4% of students at Jamestown Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown Elem. is African American at 92.0% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown Elem.?
Jamestown Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Jamestown Elem. rank among schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Elem. ranks #4 of 14 schools in Florissant, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Jamestown Elem., Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.