Enrollment
97
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 380002100314
Washington Elementary School — Jamestown, ND
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 31
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 1 · North Dakota
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+9% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Elementary School reports 97 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the North Dakota 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 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the North Dakota average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 194 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jamestown 1 spends $15,817 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 52.8% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), 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 Washington Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▲ 71% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 34% | — | — |
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
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 63% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$15,817
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 194 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 97 Top 34% in North Dakota — larger than 66% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.2% +71% vs state
NCES ID 380002100314
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 194:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamestown 1, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$15,817
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Jamestown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 97 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Jamestown, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 9% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jamestown, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) 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.