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Jamestown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,472 students in Jamestown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Jamestown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,472 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
411 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Jamestown City School District, which is ranked #848 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#836 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
78%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,113 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
29%
# Black Students
148 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
2,733 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
61%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
444 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
213
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
331
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
344
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
348
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
325
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
295
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
331
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
323
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
415
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
323
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
259
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
49
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,169 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,292 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,169
$31,353
Spending / Student
$19,292
$32,230
Best Jamestown City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 E 2nd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Grades: PK-4
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Grades: 5-8
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton V Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pardee Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
George Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Grades: 5-8
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Persell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Cole Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Samuel G Love Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 E 8th St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jamestown City School District?
Jamestown City School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,472 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown City School District?
Jamestown City School District is ranked #848 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown City School District?
61% of Jamestown City School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamestown City School District?
Jamestown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Jamestown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,292 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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