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Jamestown 1 School District (2026) - Jamestown, ND

Jamestown 1 School District

207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Jamestown 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,032 students in Jamestown 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Jamestown 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
8 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
2,032 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jamestown 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#24 out of 167 school districts
(Top 20%)
47%
39%
55%
44%
58%
44%
82%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
81%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,143 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,830
$17,517
Spending / Student
$17,143
$17,519

Best Jamestown 1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William S Gussner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1509 4th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3846
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1102 15th St Sw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 251-2102
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 10th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 952-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 6th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1679
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 4th Ave Nw
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0468
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Jay Academy
1509 10th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 952-4003

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jamestown 1 School District?
Jamestown 1 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,032 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown 1 School District?
Jamestown 1 School District is ranked #29 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown 1 School District?
81% of Jamestown 1 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamestown 1 School District?
Jamestown 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Jamestown 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,143 is less than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,032 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 82% (Top 10% in ND)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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