Jamestown Elementary School

Summary:

Jamestown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 476 students in grades PK-5 in Jamestown, Kentucky, which is part of the Russell County School District. While the school generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests in reading, it struggles in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates below the state and district averages.

Jamestown Elementary School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state average of around 60%. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally lower for subgroups like special education students and homeless students, indicating achievement gaps. Nearby schools, such as Salem Elementary and Russell Springs Elementary, generally outperform Jamestown Elementary School on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and reading.

Jamestown Elementary School's fluctuating performance and rankings over the years indicate that the school may be struggling to maintain consistent academic progress. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as changes in leadership, staff turnover, or curriculum and instructional changes. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a focus on instructional quality could help the school better serve its students and community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 342 S. Main Street
       Jamestown, KY  42629


(270) 343-3966

District: Russell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,130 Help


Students who attend Jamestown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Russell County Middle School
High:    Russell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  507

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jamestown Elementary School ranks better than 60.1% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Russell County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Russell County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jamestown Elementary School is 15.7, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Russell County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jamestown Elementary School is $15,130, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Russell County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jamestown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown Elementary School 273rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Jamestown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Russell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County 27th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jamestown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 92.48 19th 638 97.0%
2008 89.10 31st 651 95.2%
2009 86.72 51st 658 92.2%
2010 88.81 31st 683 95.5%
2011 79.43 103rd 688 85.0%
2012 69.18 174th 713 75.6%
2013 62.09 236th 719 67.2%
2014 48.33 379th 705 46.2%
2015 52.78 322nd 698 53.9%
2016 57.52 278th 690 59.7%
2017 62.77 233rd 694 66.4%
2018 61.36 246th 691 64.4%
2019 55.76 305th 700 56.4%
2021 31.09 375th 517 27.5%
2022 47.18 343rd 684 49.9%
2023 43.78 383rd 687 44.3%
2024 57.66 273rd 685 60.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.79 295th 661 55.4%
2023 17.79 244th 257 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 208th 631 67.0%
2019 61.88 215th 664 67.6%
2021 34.79 209th 275 24.0%
2022 55.05 246th 667 63.1%
2023 44.61 364th 670 45.7%
2024 59.28 224th 665 66.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.76 26th 34 23.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.68 343rd 663 48.3%
2019 53.67 323rd 671 51.9%
2022 38.94 395th 641 38.4%
2023 43.74 362nd 639 43.3%
2024 61.33 223rd 644 65.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.49 155th 665 76.7%
2019 55.91 288th 676 57.4%
2022 51.36 292nd 657 55.6%
2023 37.89 416th 652 36.2%
2024 52.10 293rd 652 55.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.50 256th 593 56.8%
2019 52.35 279th 592 52.9%
2021 21.96 301st 337 10.7%
2022 42.49 366th 656 44.2%
2023 36.09 424th 658 35.6%
2024 53.07 286th 659 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Jamestown Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jamestown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 405 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1989 375 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 364 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 381 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1992 369 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 20 394
1993 389 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 376 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 348 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 348 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 232 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 91 333
1998 333 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 325 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 320 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 337 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 388 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 388 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 388 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 389 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 399 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 425 16 0 8 0 n/a n/a 1 450
2008 426 12 0 5 2 n/a n/a 4 449
2009 447 15 0 4 4 n/a n/a 5 475
2010 447 14 0 8 3 n/a n/a 3 475
2011 450 12 3 16 4 0 0 0 485
2012 457 13 1 28 3 0 4 0 506
2013 478 10 2 27 1 0 1 0 519
2014 456 9 3 29 2 0 5 0 504
2015 431 10 4 38 1 0 9 0 493
2016 427 5 4 39 1 1 10 0 487
2017 448 1 7 51 2 1 13 0 523
2018 436 0 8 47 0 0 11 0 502
2019 431 0 4 43 1 0 15 0 494
2020 441 0 4 47 1 1 13 0 507
2021 397 0 3 39 0 1 13 0 453
2022 384 0 2 46 0 0 16 0 448
2023 408 0 5 46 0 0 17 0 476
2024 417 0 8 57 0 0 25 0 507

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jamestown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 25.0 16.5 n/a
1989 382 23.2 16.4 n/a
1990 371 22.8 16.2 n/a
1991 388 26.2 14.8 n/a
1992 394 25.6 15.3 n/a
1993 394 26.1 15.1 n/a
1994 381 23.6 16.1 n/a
1995 356 24.2 14.7 n/a
1996 356 24.2 14.7 n/a
1997 333 21.8 15.3 80.2
1998 335 19.1 17.5 53.1
1999 328 15.2 21.6 66.2
2000 327 15.3 21.4 64.2
2001 342 21.0 16.3 67
2002 397 29.9 13.3 99.2
2003 397 29.9 13.3 99.2
2004 396 30.9 12.8 n/a
2005 398 31.9 12.5 n/a
2006 404 32.5 12.4 65.3
2007 450 36.0 12.5 72.2
2008 449 36.2 12.4 65.6
2009 475 33.3 14.3 69.6
2010 475 27.3 17.4 72.7
2011 485 29.3 16.5 66.6
2012 506 27.4 18.4 75.7
2013 519 30.1 17.2 73.2
2014 504 32.2 15.6 70
2015 493 32.0 15.4 74.6
2016 487 31.0 15.7 74.9
2017 523 30.6 17.0 79.7
2018 502 31.6 15.8 76.7
2019 494 29.1 16.9 74.5
2020 507 29.3 17.2 68.2
2021 453 27.9 16.2 73.7
2022 448 28.7 15.5 73
2023 476 31.6 15.0 75.4
2024 507 32.1 15.7 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jamestown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 25.0 16.5 n/a
1989 382 23.2 16.4 n/a
1990 371 22.8 16.2 n/a
1991 388 26.2 14.8 n/a
1992 394 25.6 15.3 n/a
1993 394 26.1 15.1 n/a
1994 381 23.6 16.1 n/a
1995 356 24.2 14.7 n/a
1996 356 24.2 14.7 n/a
1997 333 21.8 15.3 80.2
1998 335 19.1 17.5 53.1
1999 328 15.2 21.6 66.2
2000 327 15.3 21.4 64.2
2001 342 21.0 16.3 67
2002 397 29.9 13.3 99.2
2003 397 29.9 13.3 99.2
2004 396 30.9 12.8 n/a
2005 398 31.9 12.5 n/a
2006 404 32.5 12.4 65.3
2007 450 36.0 12.5 72.2
2008 449 36.2 12.4 65.6
2009 475 33.3 14.3 69.6
2010 475 27.3 17.4 72.7
2011 485 29.3 16.5 66.6
2012 506 27.4 18.4 75.7
2013 519 30.1 17.2 73.2
2014 504 32.2 15.6 70
2015 493 32.0 15.4 74.6
2016 487 31.0 15.7 74.9
2017 523 30.6 17.0 79.7
2018 502 31.6 15.8 76.7
2019 494 29.1 16.9 74.5
2020 507 29.3 17.2 68.2
2021 453 27.9 16.2 73.7
2022 448 28.7 15.5 73
2023 476 31.6 15.0 75.4
2024 507 32.1 15.7 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jamestown Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $899 (7.5%) $154 (1.3%) $1,054 (8.8%) $9,239 (77.6%) $1,621 (13.6%) $10,860 (91.2%) $11,913
2019 $966 (7.2%) $247 (1.8%) $1,212 (9.0%) $8,978 (66.9%) $1,517 (11.3%) $10,495 (78.2%) $13,428
2020 $1,306 (10.3%) $175 (1.4%) $1,481 (11.7%) $9,793 (77.5%) $1,516 (12.0%) $11,309 (89.5%) $12,641
2021 $1,520 (11.5%) $526 (4.0%) $2,046 (15.4%) $8,222 (62.0%) $1,651 (12.4%) $9,873 (74.4%) $13,270
2022 $1,865 (12.3%) $1,565 (10.3%) $3,430 (22.7%) $10,578 (69.9%) $3,105 (20.5%) $13,683 (90.4%) $15,130

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jamestown Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 383rd of 687 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students494476
 3.6%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic4346
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White431408
 5.3%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.5%75.4%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamestown Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 507 students attended Jamestown Elementary School.

Jamestown Elementary School ranks 273rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Jamestown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Russell County Middle School
High : Russell County High School

Students at Jamestown Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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