Excellent
#34 of 451 schools in ND
Top 7% in state
Louis L'amour Elementary School
Elementary School · Jamestown 1 · Jamestown, ND
A Jamestown 1 elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 269, Jamestown, ND 58402
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Louis L'amour Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Louis L'amour Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jamestown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
2.9%
Poverty rate
93.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Anne Carlsen CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| St John's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jamestown 1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Louis L'amour Elementary School is listed in JAMESTOWN 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louis L'amour Elementary School
Louis L'amour Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jamestown, ND, part of Jamestown 1, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louis L'amour Elementary School
What grades does Louis L'amour Elementary School serve?
Louis L'amour Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Louis L'amour Elementary School?
Louis L'amour Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louis L'amour Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louis L'amour Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louis L'amour Elementary School rank in ND?
Louis L'amour Elementary School ranks #34 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Louis L'amour Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Louis L'amour Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Louis L'amour Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louis L'amour Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Louis L'amour Elementary School a charter school?
No, Louis L'amour Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louis L'amour Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Louis L'amour Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louis L'amour Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Louis L'amour Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Stutsman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (701) 251-2102
- Area population (ZIP 58402)
- 102
- Area median age
- 69.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58402; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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