Enrollment
97
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamestown, ND
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380002100314
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Jamestown, ND.
School address
District: Jamestown 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380002100314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Jamestown, North Dakota, enrolling 97 students.
At 10.8:1, 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 is high: 48.2% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the North Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 97 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
Among Jamestown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary School (216 students): Washington Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.8:1 vs 10.3:1).
Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown High School (722 students) and Jamestown Middle School (466 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▲ 71% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,875
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 68.0%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamestown 1, which includes Washington Elementary 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 Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jamestown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Gussner Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Jamestown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~97 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 97 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamestown, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Washington Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Jamestown, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Washington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jamestown on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota 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 1?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown High School (722 students), Jamestown Middle School (466 students), and William S Gussner Elementary School (239 students). See the Jamestown 1 district page for the complete list.
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