- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Washington Elementary School shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 380002100314 · Jamestown, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 10.8:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jamestown High School (722 students)
Washington Elementary School shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High School
722 students
- Jamestown Midd
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
- This school 97
Washington Elementary School
97 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,986
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
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.
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
District finance for Jamestown 1 reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~97 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.