- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamestown, NC
Jamestown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370192000826
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamestown Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Jamestown, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Jamestown Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370192000826 · Jamestown, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.2:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Jamestown Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jamestown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 453
Jamestown Elementary
453 students
What this shows Jamestown Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamestown Elementary compares
Jamestown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
White 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Jamestown Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamestown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Jamestown
3 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Elementary
How many students attend Jamestown Elementary?
Jamestown Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamestown, NC. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Jamestown Elementary?
99.3% of students at Jamestown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown Elementary is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown Elementary?
Jamestown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Jamestown, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Jamestown Elementary, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.