Enrollment
509
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamestown, NY
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milton J Fletcher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361563001353
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton J Fletcher Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Jamestown, NY.
School address
District: Jamestown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361563001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% 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
What stands out at Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jamestown, New York, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 806 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #715, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jamestown City School District spends $18,300 per pupil, 31% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jamestown City School District also operates Jamestown High School (1,292 students) and George Washington Middle School (455 students) alongside Milton J Fletcher Elementary 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 Milton J Fletcher Elementary School compares
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.7%
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
$18,300
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Milton J Fletcher Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamestown City School District, which includes Milton J Fletcher Elementary School.
$18,300
Per student
-31%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Milton J Fletcher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlyle C Ring Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton J Fletcher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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 public 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 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milton J Fletcher Elementary School rank among schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton J Fletcher Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Jamestown, NY. 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.
Is Milton J Fletcher Elementary School a good school?
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. 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 City School District?
Besides Milton J Fletcher Elementary School, Jamestown City School District also operates Jamestown High School (1,292 students), George Washington Middle School (455 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (419 students). See the Jamestown City School District district page for the complete list.
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