Enrollment
509
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 361563001353
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School — Jamestown, NY
Federal NCES profile for Milton J Fletcher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jamestown City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milton J Fletcher Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School reports 509 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the New York average and 42% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 509 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 72.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jamestown City School District spends $20,254 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.0% from local sources (property taxes), 72.0% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Milton J Fletcher Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
72.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,254
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 509 Top 64% in New York — larger than 36% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.6% +31% vs state
NCES ID 361563001353
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 509:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 72.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamestown City School District, which includes Milton J Fletcher Elementary School.
$20,254
Per student
-32%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 72.0%
Federal 14.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,292
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
How many students attend Milton J Fletcher Elementary School?
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a other school in JAMESTOWN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton J Fletcher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton J Fletcher Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton J Fletcher Elementary School?
73.6% of students at Milton J Fletcher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton J Fletcher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milton J Fletcher Elementary School is White at 59.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in JAMESTOWN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton J Fletcher Elementary School?
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.