Jamestown Elementary School

Summary:

Jamestown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 176 students in grades K-6 in Jamestown, PA, which is part of the Jamestown Area School District. Despite serving a high-poverty population, the school has consistently outperformed the district and state on PSSA assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, with 48.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math compared to 35.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state.

Jamestown Elementary School stands out for its strong performance for certain student subgroups, ranking 435 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students, significantly higher than its overall ranking of 757 out of 1,526 schools. The school also performs better for female students compared to male students. Additionally, Jamestown Elementary maintains relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.2 to 10.9 over the past few years, lower than many nearby schools such as Karen A. Ionta Elementary School and Artman Elementary School.

While Jamestown Elementary School has seen significant fluctuations in per-student spending, ranging from $17,357 to $33,011 over the past few years, this variability is noteworthy compared to the more stable spending at nearby schools in the Hermitage School District and Crawford Central School District. Overall, Jamestown Elementary School appears to be a high-performing school serving a very economically disadvantaged population, with unique characteristics that warrant further exploration.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3938 Douthett Drive
       Jamestown, PA  16134


(724) 932-3181

District: Jamestown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
757th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,474 Help


Students who attend Jamestown Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Hispanic:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jamestown Elementary School ranks better than 50.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jamestown Elementary School is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jamestown Elementary School is $21,474.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jamestown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown Elementary School 757th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jamestown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jamestown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown Area School District 370th of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.53 248th 1302 81.0%
2004 63.90 551st 1308 57.9%
2005 65.75 509th 1299 60.8%
2006 65.89 573rd 1545 62.9%
2007 70.43 466th 1555 70.0%
2008 80.96 184th 1551 88.1%
2009 71.03 437th 1549 71.8%
2010 73.28 396th 1579 74.9%
2011 70.48 487th 1597 69.5%
2012 69.81 558th 1599 65.1%
2013 75.19 366th 1519 75.9%
2014 71.13 479th 1467 67.3%
2015 67.97 530th 1474 64.0%
2016 53.79 872nd 1554 43.9%
2017 54.85 840th 1547 45.7%
2018 49.42 931st 1530 39.2%
2019 50.61 915th 1544 40.7%
2021 41.63 944th 1433 34.1%
2022 55.67 781st 1534 49.1%
2023 66.34 566th 1534 63.1%
2024 57.29 757th 1526 50.4%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.34 513th 1414 63.7%
2024 67.75 435th 1432 69.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.69 620th 1488 58.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.60 877th 1495 41.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jamestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.26 633rd 1236 48.8%
2024 37.38 846th 1229 31.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept 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 380 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 360 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1990 343 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1991 336 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1992 349 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 349 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 353 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 381 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 381 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 378 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1998 363 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 375 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2000 383 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 371 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 370 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 370 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 344 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 346 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2006 303 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 309 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 303 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 299 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2010 298 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2011 292 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 298
2012 278 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 284
2013 279 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 285
2014 266 4 1 3 0 0 1 0 275
2015 255 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 258
2016 256 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 262
2017 241 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 247
2018 213 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 221
2019 196 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 206
2020 197 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 204
2021 199 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 206
2022 177 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 184
2023 165 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 176

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 385 22.0 17.5 n/a
1989 365 27.0 13.5 n/a
1990 348 20.0 17.4 0
1991 338 23.7 14.2 n/a
1992 354 18.4 19.2 n/a
1993 349 19.0 18.4 n/a
1994 353 18.4 19.2 n/a
1995 381 18.0 21.2 n/a
1996 381 18.0 21.2 n/a
1997 380 19.0 20.0 n/a
1998 365 19.5 18.7 n/a
1999 376 20.0 18.8 n/a
2000 385 21.0 18.3 31.7
2001 372 22.0 16.9 34.9
2002 371 19.0 19.5 32.3
2003 371 19.0 19.5 32.3
2004 344 18.9 18.2 40.1
2005 347 18.0 19.3 34.6
2006 306 17.5 17.5 37.3
2007 311 19.3 16.1 38.3
2008 307 20.3 15.1 32.9
2009 305 20.0 15.3 46.9
2010 303 19.6 15.4 50.5
2011 298 20.2 14.7 47.7
2012 284 19.3 14.7 46.5
2013 285 18.6 15.3 43.9
2014 275 18.6 14.7 47.6
2015 258 19.0 13.5 50.8
2016 262 19.0 13.7 48.9
2017 247 19.1 12.9 55.5
2018 221 19.7 11.1 53.8
2019 206 19.0 10.8 56.3
2020 204 18.7 10.8 98
2021 206 18.7 10.9 97.6
2022 184 18.7 9.8 98.4
2023 176 19.0 9.2 99.4

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 385 22.0 17.5 n/a
1989 365 27.0 13.5 n/a
1990 348 20.0 17.4 0
1991 338 23.7 14.2 n/a
1992 354 18.4 19.2 n/a
1993 349 19.0 18.4 n/a
1994 353 18.4 19.2 n/a
1995 381 18.0 21.2 n/a
1996 381 18.0 21.2 n/a
1997 380 19.0 20.0 n/a
1998 365 19.5 18.7 n/a
1999 376 20.0 18.8 n/a
2000 385 21.0 18.3 31.7
2001 372 22.0 16.9 34.9
2002 371 19.0 19.5 32.3
2003 371 19.0 19.5 32.3
2004 344 18.9 18.2 40.1
2005 347 18.0 19.3 34.6
2006 306 17.5 17.5 37.3
2007 311 19.3 16.1 38.3
2008 307 20.3 15.1 32.9
2009 305 20.0 15.3 46.9
2010 303 19.6 15.4 50.5
2011 298 20.2 14.7 47.7
2012 284 19.3 14.7 46.5
2013 285 18.6 15.3 43.9
2014 275 18.6 14.7 47.6
2015 258 19.0 13.5 50.8
2016 262 19.0 13.7 48.9
2017 247 19.1 12.9 55.5
2018 221 19.7 11.1 53.8
2019 206 19.0 10.8 56.3
2020 204 18.7 10.8 98
2021 206 18.7 10.9 97.6
2022 184 18.7 9.8 98.4
2023 176 19.0 9.2 99.4

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,994 (11.5%) $15,364 (88.5%) $17,357
2020 $16,506 (50.0%) $16,506 (50.0%) $33,011
2021 $1,911 (10.1%) $17,104 (90.0%) $19,014
2022 $2,734 (12.7%) $18,739 (87.3%) $21,474

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jamestown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 915th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 566th of 1534 Elementary schools
 22.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jamestown Elementary School)57.662.5
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Elementary School)55.970.9
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jamestown Elementary School)42.447.4
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jamestown Elementary School)87.8100
 12.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Elementary School)48.452.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jamestown Elementary School)48.453.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Elementary School)5850
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Jamestown Elementary School)47.436.9
 10.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Elementary School)57.963.2
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Jamestown Elementary School)49.251.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jamestown Elementary School)87.8100
 12.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jamestown Elementary School)54.759.1
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students206176
 14.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White196165
 15.8%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%99.4%
 43.1%


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Students at Jamestown Elementary School are 94% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Jamestown Elementary School.

Jamestown Elementary School ranks 757th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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