Jamestown School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there is 1 public preschool in Jamestown School District, serving 269 students.
- Public preschool in Jamestown School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 41% statewide average). This district's average pre school ranking is in the top 5% of public pre schools in Rhode Island.
- The top ranked public preschool in Jamestown School District is Jamestown School-melrose. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Jamestown School District |
| School District Phone Number | (401) 423-7020 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (RI) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 56 Schools |
| # of Students | 269 Students | 17,683 Students |
| # of Teachers | 22 Teachers | 1,264 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Jamestown School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 27 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (RI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 28% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 36% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.57 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 111 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 9 Students | 629 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2 Students | 3,881 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 22% |
| # of Black Students | 4 Students | 1,278 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 250 Students | 10,951 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 62% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 34 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 3 Students | 799 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 24 | 2,469 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 51 | 3,043 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 52 | 2,806 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 43 | 2,567 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 43 | 2,358 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 56 | 2,274 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 1,695 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 115 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 89 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 98 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 42 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 38 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 44 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 45 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $25,827 is higher than the state average of $23,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $26,798 is higher than the state average of $24,904. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (RI) |
| Total Revenue | $13 MM | $30 MM |
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| Spending | $13 MM | $32 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $25,827 | $23,224 |
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| Spending / Student | $26,798 | $24,904 |
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Jamestown School District Public Preschools (2020-21)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Jamestown School-melrose Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 5%76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Grades: PK-4 | 269 students
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