Jamestown Elementary School District

18299 Fifth Ave.
Jamestown, CA 95327-9671
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 439 students in Jamestown Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Jamestown Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
439 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jamestown Elementary School District, which is ranked #1376 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1441 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
30%
47%
20-24%
29%
(2022-23)
32.6%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
27%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
65%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,157 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,670 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,157
$20,100
Spending / Student
$12,670
$18,512

Best Jamestown Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chinese Camp Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13444 Red Hills Rd.
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Gr: 3-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18299 Fifth Ave.
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jamestown Elementary School District?
Jamestown Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 439 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown Elementary School District?
Jamestown Elementary School District is ranked #1376 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown Elementary School District?
65% of Jamestown Elementary School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamestown Elementary School District?
Jamestown Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Jamestown Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,670 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links