Enrollment
722
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamestown, ND
Jamestown High School
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380002100310
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamestown High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Jamestown, ND.
School address
District: Jamestown 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380002100310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jamestown High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jamestown High School
Jamestown High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Jamestown, North Dakota, enrolling 722 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 722 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jamestown 1 spends $13,875 per pupil, 25% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown Middle School (466 students) and William S Gussner Elementary School (239 students) alongside Jamestown High 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 Jamestown High School compares
Jamestown High School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 46% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 47% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 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 85.9%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Jamestown High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamestown 1, which includes Jamestown High School.
$13,875
Per student
-25%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 52.8%
Federal 22.8%
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 Jamestown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Gussner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis L'amour Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~722 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jamestown High School
How many students attend Jamestown High School?
Jamestown High School has 722 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamestown, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 High School?
15.2% of students at Jamestown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown High School?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Jamestown, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown High School?
Jamestown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jamestown High School rank among public schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Jamestown, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jamestown on the city page.
Is Jamestown High School a good school?
Jamestown High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota. 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 1?
Besides Jamestown High School, Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown Middle School (466 students), William S Gussner Elementary School (239 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (216 students). See the Jamestown 1 district page for the complete list.
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