- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
William S Gussner Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 380002100315 · Jamestown, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 12.6:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Jamestown High School (722 students)
William S Gussner Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
William S Gussner 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
- This school 239
William S Gussner Elementary School
239 students
- Roosevelt Elem 216
Roosevelt Elementary School
216 students
- Lincoln Elemen 179
Lincoln Elementary School
179 students
- Louis L'amour 113
Louis L'amour Elementary School
113 students
What this shows William S Gussner Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How William S Gussner Elementary School compares
William S Gussner Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,986
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
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.
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
District finance for Jamestown 1 reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~239 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.