Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jamesville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jamesville Elementary serves the eastern part of Jamesville, NC, covering an area of approximately 105.4 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jamesville Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Working Together... Making a Difference!
School Rankings
Jamesville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamesville Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
16%
24%
White
71%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamesville Elementary School's ranking?
Jamesville Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jamesville Elementary School often compared to?
Jamesville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rodgers Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, Bath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Jamesville Elementary School?
217 students attend Jamesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jamesville Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamesville Elementary School?
Jamesville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jamesville Elementary School offer ?
Jamesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamesville Elementary School part of?
Jamesville Elementary School is part of Martin County Schools.
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