Jamestown School District

76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Jamestown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 438 students in Jamestown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Jamestown School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
438 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Jamestown School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#3 out of 61 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jamestown  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
23%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jamestown  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jamestown  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
29%
# Black Students
1 Student
12,121 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
408 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
93%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
19
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
39
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,158 is higher than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,906 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,998 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jamestown  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$2,892 MM
This chart display total spending of Jamestown  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$33,158
$21,901
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jamestown  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$32,906
$21,130
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jamestown  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jamestown School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown School-lawn
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jamestown School District?
Jamestown School District manages 2 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown School District?
Jamestown School District is ranked #3 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown School District?
93% of Jamestown School District students are White, 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 School District?
Jamestown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Jamestown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,906 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5% in RI
  • : 51% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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