Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jamesville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jamesville Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jamesville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamesville Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
19%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
71%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamesville Elementary School's ranking?
Jamesville Elementary School is ranked #1313 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jamesville Elementary School often compared to?
Jamesville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tecumseh Elementary School, Moses Dewitt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Jamesville Elementary School?
321 students attend Jamesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jamesville Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamesville Elementary School?
Jamesville Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jamesville Elementary School offer ?
Jamesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jamesville Elementary School part of?
Jamesville Elementary School is part of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District.
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