- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jamestown, ND
Jamestown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380002100311
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamestown Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Jamestown, ND.
School address
District: Jamestown 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380002100311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jamestown Middle School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 380002100311 · Jamestown, ND Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 12.6:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jamestown High School (722 students)
Jamestown Middle School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Jamestown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High School
722 students
- This school
Jamestown Middle School
466 students
- William S Guss 239
William S Gussner Elementary School
239 students
- Roosevelt Elem 216
Roosevelt Elementary School
216 students
- Lincoln Elemen 179
Lincoln Elementary School
179 students
- Louis L'amour 113
Louis L'amour Elementary School
113 students
What this shows Jamestown Middle School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamestown Middle School compares
Jamestown Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 24% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Jamestown Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Jamestown 1 reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamestown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William S Gussner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Middle School
How many students attend Jamestown Middle School?
Jamestown Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jamestown, ND. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamestown Middle School?
21.5% of students at Jamestown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Jamestown, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown Middle School?
Jamestown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Middle School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Jamestown 1?
Besides Jamestown Middle School, Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown High School (722 students), William S Gussner Elementary School (239 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (216 students). See the Jamestown 1 district page for the complete list.