- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamestown, KY
Jamestown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210516001263
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 480
- students enrolled
Jamestown Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Russell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210516001263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Jamestown Elementary School grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 210516001263 · Jamestown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 15.5:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (859 students)
Jamestown Elementary School grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Jamestown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell County
Russell County High School
859 students
- Russell County
Russell County Middle School
652 students
- Russell Spring
Russell Springs Elementary School
632 students
- This school
Jamestown Elementary School
480 students
- Salem Elementa
Salem Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Jamestown Elementary School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamestown Elementary School compares
Jamestown Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Jamestown Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County reports $13,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamestown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Elementary School
How many students attend Jamestown Elementary School?
Jamestown Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamestown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamestown Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Jamestown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Jamestown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown Elementary School?
Jamestown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Jamestown Elementary School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (859 students), Russell County Middle School (652 students), and Russell Springs Elementary School (632 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.