Jamestown 1 School District
School District · Jamestown, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,103
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,103
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Jamestown 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jamestown 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
William S Gussner Elementary School
Jamestown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
Jamestown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jamestown High School
Jamestown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#42 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,025
$2,511 vs North Dakota median
District size
2,103 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Jamestown 1 ranks #42 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Jamestown 1's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are William S Gussner Elementary School (8.5/10), Louis L'amour Elementary School (8.5/10), and Jamestown High School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jamestown 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William S Gussner Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Louis L'amour Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Jamestown High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Jamestown Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Washington Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jamestown 1
Jamestown 1 is a Jamestown, North Dakota school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,103 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $14,025 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Jamestown 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is William S Gussner Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Jamestown 1 students show an average math proficiency of 62.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jamestown 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jamestown 1 with test data.
Schools in Jamestown 1
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Jamestown
- Total Enrollment
- 2,103
- Teachers (FTE)
- 176
- District spending per student
- $14,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jamestown 1?
Jamestown 1 has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jamestown 1?
The average composite rating for Jamestown 1 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jamestown 1?
Jamestown 1's district-level spending was $14,025 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jamestown 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jamestown 1 is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jamestown 1?
William S Gussner Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jamestown 1 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Jamestown 1?
Across schools in Jamestown 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jamestown 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Jamestown 1 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.8%
How we rate schools
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- Edgeley 3 (3)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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