Enrollment
239
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamestown, ND
William S Gussner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William S Gussner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380002100315
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William S Gussner Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William S Gussner Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William S Gussner Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Jamestown, ND.
School address
District: Jamestown 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380002100315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William S Gussner Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at William S Gussner Elementary School
William S Gussner Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jamestown, North Dakota, enrolling 239 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 239 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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.
Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown High School (722 students) and Jamestown Middle School (466 students) alongside William S Gussner 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 William S Gussner Elementary School compares
William S Gussner 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 42% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 87.0%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, William S Gussner Elementary School is less 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 William S Gussner 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 William S Gussner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jamestown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis L'amour Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William S Gussner 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
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other 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 (~239 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William S Gussner Elementary School
How many students attend William S Gussner Elementary School?
William S Gussner Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamestown, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S Gussner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S Gussner Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William S Gussner Elementary School?
16.4% of students at William S Gussner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William S Gussner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William S Gussner Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Jamestown, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S Gussner Elementary School?
William S Gussner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 William S Gussner Elementary School rank among public schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, William S Gussner Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in Jamestown on the city page.
Is William S Gussner Elementary School a good school?
William S Gussner Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. 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 William S Gussner Elementary School, Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown High School (722 students), Jamestown Middle School (466 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (216 students). See the Jamestown 1 district page for the complete list.
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