Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jamestown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jamestown Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jamestown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamestown Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2874 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
60%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamestown Elementary School's ranking?
Jamestown Elementary School is ranked #2874 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jamestown Elementary School often compared to?
Jamestown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonora Elementary School, Chinese Camp Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Jamestown Elementary School?
318 students attend Jamestown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jamestown Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamestown Elementary School?
Jamestown Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jamestown Elementary School offer ?
Jamestown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jamestown Elementary School part of?
Jamestown Elementary School is part of Jamestown Elementary School District.
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