Jamestown Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Jamestown Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Hudsonville Public School District, with 319 students and a predominantly White student population.

Jamestown Upper Elementary is an exceptional school, consistently outperforming state and district averages on M-Step assessments. In 2023-2024, 68.1% of 3rd graders, 72.8% of 4th graders, and 68% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44% at the state level, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Michigan for several years, reaching as high as 10th in 2014-2015, and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Jamestown Upper Elementary's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including females, males, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools in the Jenison Public Schools and Grandville Public Schools districts, Jamestown Upper Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on academic assessments, making it a standout school in the region. While the school's student population is predominantly White, the percentage of Hispanic and Asian students has been increasing, indicating growing diversity within the school community. Jamestown Upper Elementary's commitment to academic excellence and the effectiveness of its educational programs have contributed to its consistent high performance over the past decade.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 3291 Lincoln Ct
       Jamestown, MI  49427


(616) 896-9375

District: Hudsonville Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,590 Help


Students who attend Jamestown Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Riley Street Middle School
High:    Hudsonville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Asian:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jamestown Upper Elementary School ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Hudsonville Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.88. (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 (88.1%), Hispanic (5.3%), Asian (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jamestown Upper Elementary School is 16.4. 6 elementary schools in the Hudsonville Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jamestown Upper Elementary School is $13,590. 7 elementary schools in the Hudsonville Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jamestown Upper Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown Upper Elementary School 81st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Jamestown Upper Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hudsonville Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudsonville Public School District 23rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jamestown Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jamestown Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.34 68th 1545 95.6%
2007 85.10 76th 1565 95.1%
2008 88.49 18th 1577 98.9%
2009 90.03 5th 1589 99.7%
2010 85.53 5th 1552 99.7%
2011 88.60 3rd 1552 99.8%
2012 96.04 12th 1566 99.2%
2013 96.91 7th 1563 99.6%
2014 95.49 16th 1533 99.0%
2015 97.63 10th 1580 99.4%
2016 96.75 18th 1548 98.8%
2017 94.67 35th 1466 97.6%
2018 91.89 79th 1448 94.5%
2019 86.99 129th 1408 90.8%
2021 87.52 99th 1153 91.4%
2022 79.44 223rd 1344 83.4%
2023 92.91 67th 1470 95.4%
2024 91.88 81st 1486 94.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jamestown Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.44 240th 403 40.4%
2023 69.23 43rd 195 77.9%
2024 78.83 31st 225 86.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jamestown Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.63 155th 1397 88.9%
2019 77.15 145th 1134 87.2%
2021 65.46 193rd 749 74.2%
2022 78.43 127th 1099 88.4%
2023 83.07 126th 1350 90.7%
2024 84.70 105th 1381 92.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jamestown Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.10 57th 1443 96.0%
2019 90.05 58th 1171 95.0%
2021 86.64 61st 902 93.2%
2022 70.74 255th 1106 76.9%
2023 92.62 49th 1321 96.3%
2024 88.79 92nd 1342 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jamestown Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.05 104th 1446 92.8%
2019 77.52 213th 1196 82.2%
2021 78.40 139th 915 84.8%
2022 77.33 210th 1139 81.6%
2023 89.45 83rd 1334 93.8%
2024 90.04 88th 1347 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jamestown Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.94 70th 1253 94.4%
2019 83.13 139th 1128 87.7%
2021 86.01 88th 1005 91.2%
2022 75.76 228th 1102 79.3%
2023 90.66 63rd 1198 94.7%
2024 90.92 63rd 1204 94.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, June 7, 2012

Open Quote I do not like Jamestown elementary school because it dose not have a great computer lab and the lockers are like high school lockers and the play ground is not good for the students I recommend Bauer elementary school or Georgetown elementary school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jamestown Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1989 175 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1990 199 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1991 199 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1992 203 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1993 197 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1994 203 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 184 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1996 184 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1997 177 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1998 193 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 208 2 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2000 232 3 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 248
2001 229 3 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 0 2 2 0 267 n/a n/a 0 271
2003 0 2 2 0 267 n/a n/a 0 271
2004 273 3 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 289
2005 304 8 8 2 3 n/a n/a 0 325
2006 343 6 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 348 9 6 6 1 n/a n/a 14 384
2008 373 12 8 7 n/a n/a n/a 22 422
2009 397 16 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 434 16 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2011 476 15 8 23 0 0 5 0 527
2012 475 19 8 23 0 0 5 0 530
2013 497 12 12 26 0 0 9 0 556
2014 499 16 11 21 0 0 10 0 557
2015 499 19 10 19 0 0 11 0 558
2016 492 17 8 20 0 0 14 0 551
2017 286 14 4 12 0 0 12 0 328
2018 286 13 3 12 0 0 8 0 322
2019 281 13 3 13 0 0 13 0 323
2020 283 8 4 17 1 0 8 0 321
2021 288 5 3 21 1 0 8 0 326
2022 285 7 7 22 1 0 4 0 326
2023 281 4 10 17 1 1 5 0 319

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 Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 171 n/a n/a n/a
1989 182 n/a n/a 4.9
1990 206 13.0 15.8 5.8
1991 201 n/a n/a n/a
1992 209 n/a n/a n/a
1993 204 n/a 0.0 12.7
1994 207 9.2 22.5 7.7
1995 190 8.2 23.2 8.9
1996 190 8.2 23.2 8.9
1997 184 8.0 23.0 9.2
1998 203 9.0 22.6 5.9
1999 218 11.0 19.8 4.1
2000 248 11.9 20.8 15.7
2001 243 11.7 20.8 22.2
2002 271 15.1 17.9 24
2003 271 15.1 17.9 24
2004 289 16.7 17.3 18.3
2005 325 14.7 22.1 19.7
2006 361 17.2 21.0 14.4
2007 384 18.4 20.9 24.6
2008 422 22.3 18.9 23.5
2009 441 23.1 19.1 25.2
2010 475 23.4 20.2 28.2
2011 527 25.2 20.8 29.8
2012 530 25.6 20.6 24.2
2013 556 28.5 19.4 25.4
2014 557 30.1 18.4 22.3
2015 558 28.0 19.9 22.8
2016 551 27.0 20.4 24.3
2017 328 16.4 19.9 24.7
2018 322 15.1 21.2 20.2
2019 323 16.1 20.0 22
2020 321 16.9 18.9 21.5
2021 326 17.8 18.3 19.6
2022 326 16.5 19.6 21.8
2023 319 19.4 16.4 18.5

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 Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 171 n/a n/a n/a
1989 182 n/a n/a 4.9
1990 206 13.0 15.8 5.8
1991 201 n/a n/a n/a
1992 209 n/a n/a n/a
1993 204 n/a 0.0 12.7
1994 207 9.2 22.5 7.7
1995 190 8.2 23.2 8.9
1996 190 8.2 23.2 8.9
1997 184 8.0 23.0 9.2
1998 203 9.0 22.6 5.9
1999 218 11.0 19.8 4.1
2000 248 11.9 20.8 15.7
2001 243 11.7 20.8 22.2
2002 271 15.1 17.9 24
2003 271 15.1 17.9 24
2004 289 16.7 17.3 18.3
2005 325 14.7 22.1 19.7
2006 361 17.2 21.0 14.4
2007 384 18.4 20.9 24.6
2008 422 22.3 18.9 23.5
2009 441 23.1 19.1 25.2
2010 475 23.4 20.2 28.2
2011 527 25.2 20.8 29.8
2012 530 25.6 20.6 24.2
2013 556 28.5 19.4 25.4
2014 557 30.1 18.4 22.3
2015 558 28.0 19.9 22.8
2016 551 27.0 20.4 24.3
2017 328 16.4 19.9 24.7
2018 322 15.1 21.2 20.2
2019 323 16.1 20.0 22
2020 321 16.9 18.9 21.5
2021 326 17.8 18.3 19.6
2022 326 16.5 19.6 21.8
2023 319 19.4 16.4 18.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jamestown Upper Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $160 (1.6%) $10,130 (98.4%) $10,290
2020 $210 (2.0%) $10,474 (98.0%) $10,684
2021 $423 (3.8%) $10,669 (96.2%) $11,092
2022 $129 (1.0%) $12,387 (99.0%) $12,516
2023 $883 (6.5%) $12,707 (93.5%) $13,590

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jamestown Upper 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Upper Elementary School)7563.6
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudsonville Public School District)72.464.1
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Jamestown Upper Elementary School)80.675.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Hudsonville Public School District)76.367
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Upper Elementary School)81.680.6
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudsonville Public School District)77.272
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Jamestown Upper Elementary School)85.474.5
 10.9%
   4th Grade Math (Hudsonville Public School District)71.567
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Upper Elementary School)60.572.4
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudsonville Public School District)70.873.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Jamestown Upper Elementary School)49.657.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Hudsonville Public School District)58.456.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Jamestown Upper Elementary School)31.137.9
 6.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Hudsonville Public School District)38.436.4
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323319
 1.2%
African American134
 69.2%
American Indian01
Asian310
 233.3%
Hispanic1317
 30.8%
Pacific Islander01
White281281
Two or More Races135
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%18.5%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamestown Upper Elementary School

Yes. Jamestown Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 5.5% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Jamestown Upper Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Jamestown Upper Elementary School.

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

Middle : Riley Street Middle School
High : Hudsonville High School


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