Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Louis L'amour Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Louis L'Amour Elementary School serves the eastern part of Jamestown, ND, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louis L'amour Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Louis L'amour Elementary School's student population of 113 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Louis L'amour Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louis L'amour Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 449 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
3%
5%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louis L'amour Elementary School's ranking?
Louis L'amour Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Louis L'amour Elementary School?
113 students attend Louis L'amour Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Louis L'amour Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louis L'amour Elementary School?
Louis L'amour Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Louis L'amour Elementary School offer ?
Louis L'amour Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louis L'amour Elementary School part of?
Louis L'amour Elementary School is part of Jamestown 1 School District.
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