Jamestown School-Melrose

Summary:

Jamestown School-Melrose is an exceptional elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the highly-ranked Jamestown school district in Rhode Island. With consistently outstanding academic performance, Jamestown School-Melrose has been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state for many years.

The school's academic achievements are truly impressive. In 2023-2024, 77.8% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA), and 78.1% were proficient or better in Mathematics - significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Jamestown School-Melrose's 3rd and 4th-grade students are particularly high-achieving, with 91.2% and 65.8% proficient or better in ELA, respectively. In Mathematics, 59% of 4th-graders were proficient or better, again surpassing the district and state. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking within the top 10 elementary schools in Rhode Island for most of the past decade.

Interestingly, Jamestown School-Melrose serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 3.27% to 5.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. This is significantly lower than nearby schools like Kingston Hill Academy (58.9% proficient in ELA), Fishing Cove Elementary (52.6% proficient in ELA), and Peace Dale School (41% proficient in ELA). Jamestown School-Melrose's higher spending per student, ranging from $17,293 to $18,345, may also contribute to its exceptional academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835

(401) 423-7020

District: Jamestown

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,200

Students who attend Jamestown School-Melrose usually attend:

Middle:

Jamestown School-Lawn

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

4.5%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jamestown School-Melrose ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (4.5%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jamestown School-Melrose is 11. (See more...)

Compare Jamestown School-Melrose employs 20.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jamestown School-Melrose is $18,200.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jamestown School-Melrose was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jamestown:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown 1^st of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jamestown School-Melrose

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	76.93	38^th	169	77.5%
2010	71.30	59^th	169	65.1%
2011	83.66	22^nd	165	86.7%
2012	83.40	25^th	165	84.8%
2013	83.40	19^th	165	88.5%
2014	85.88	13^th	159	91.8%
2015	85.81	19^th	169	88.8%
2016	93.48	5^th	170	97.1%
2017	98.14	1^st	168	99.4%
2018	94.62	6^th	169	96.4%
2019	90.99	11^th	169	93.5%
2021	96.22	4^th	166	97.6%
2022	95.71	4^th	166	97.6%
2023	94.09	8^th	167	95.2%
2024	94.50	6^th	166	96.4%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jamestown School-Melrose

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	304	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	311
1993	308	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	315
1994	324	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	332
1995	364	8	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	378
1996	364	8	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	378
1997	370	10	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	387
1998	371	4	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	386
1999	375	3	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	387
2000	358	7	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	377
2001	349	7	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	362
2002	292	3	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	304
2003	292	3	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	304
2004	261	1	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	275
2005	244	2	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	255
2006	249	2	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	264
2007	256	3	7	7	3	n/a	n/a	276
2008	263	2	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	282
2009	259	1	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	272
2010	268	1	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	279
2011	266	3	4	2	0	0	2	277
2012	281	2	4	1	0	0	4	292
2013	265	1	6	1	0	0	2	275
2014	268	2	7	0	0	0	7	284
2015	278	2	7	1	0	0	5	293
2016	258	3	6	0	0	0	10	277
2017	249	1	4	0	0	1	5	260
2018	250	4	9	2	0	1	3	269
2019	261	3	2	1	0	1	5	273
2020	252	1	2	1	0	1	5	262
2021	241	0	2	1	0	1	9	254
2022	228	0	3	1	0	0	13	245
2023	209	2	2	1	0	0	10	224

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 School-Melrose

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	311	0.0	0.0	n/a
1993	315	20.2	15.6	0
1994	332	24.0	13.8	n/a
1995	378	25.0	15.1	5.8
1996	378	25.0	15.1	5.8
1997	387	27.5	14.1	3.9
1998	386	22.6	17.1	2.3
1999	387	26.0	14.9	5.2
2000	377	19.0	19.8	5.6
2001	362	21.0	17.2	5.2
2002	304	n/a	n/a	6.9
2003	304	n/a	n/a	6.9
2004	275	18.0	15.3	5.8
2005	255	27.0	9.4	5.5
2006	264	28.0	9.4	4.9
2007	276	16.0	17.3	6.5
2008	282	28.8	9.8	6.4
2009	272	27.7	8.1	5.1
2010	279	26.4	10.5	5.4
2011	277	23.5	11.7	5.1
2012	292	25.0	11.6	6.2
2013	275	24.2	11.3	11.3
2014	284	23.2	12.2	11.3
2015	293	22.0	13.3	13.3
2016	277	24.0	11.5	8.3
2017	260	23.8	10.9	9.6
2018	269	22.0	12.2	8.6
2019	273	23.3	11.7	8.1
2020	262	23.3	11.2	8
2021	254	21.7	11.7	4.3
2022	245	23.5	10.4	3.3
2023	224	20.2	11.0	5.8

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 School-Melrose

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	311	0.0	0.0	n/a
1993	315	20.2	15.6	0
1994	332	24.0	13.8	n/a
1995	378	25.0	15.1	5.8
1996	378	25.0	15.1	5.8
1997	387	27.5	14.1	3.9
1998	386	22.6	17.1	2.3
1999	387	26.0	14.9	5.2
2000	377	19.0	19.8	5.6
2001	362	21.0	17.2	5.2
2002	304	n/a	n/a	6.9
2003	304	n/a	n/a	6.9
2004	275	18.0	15.3	5.8
2005	255	27.0	9.4	5.5
2006	264	28.0	9.4	4.9
2007	276	16.0	17.3	6.5
2008	282	28.8	9.8	6.4
2009	272	27.7	8.1	5.1
2010	279	26.4	10.5	5.4
2011	277	23.5	11.7	5.1
2012	292	25.0	11.6	6.2
2013	275	24.2	11.3	11.3
2014	284	23.2	12.2	11.3
2015	293	22.0	13.3	13.3
2016	277	24.0	11.5	8.3
2017	260	23.8	10.9	9.6
2018	269	22.0	12.2	8.6
2019	273	23.3	11.7	8.1
2020	262	23.3	11.2	8
2021	254	21.7	11.7	4.3
2022	245	23.5	10.4	3.3
2023	224	20.2	11.0	5.8

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 School-Melrose

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,357 (7.8%)	$15,936 (92.2%)	$17,292
2019	$1,145 (6.3%)	$17,146 (93.7%)	$18,291
2020	$76 (0.4%)	$15,338 (83.6%)	$18,345
2021	$1,490 (8.2%)	$16,710 (91.8%)	$18,200

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jamestown School-Melrose

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 11^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 8^th of 167 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Melrose)	81.8	80.6	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown)	81.8	78.4	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jamestown School-Melrose)	79.5	91.7	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jamestown)	79.6	89.2	9.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Melrose)	52.3	63.5	11.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown)	52.3	63.5	11.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown School-Melrose)	63.6	57.7	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown)	63.6	57.7	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Melrose)	67	70.5	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jamestown)	64	62.7	1.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Jamestown School-Melrose)	71.6	71.6
All Grades Mathematics (Jamestown)	60.5	64.9	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	273	224	17.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	261	209	19.9%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.1%	5.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Jamestown School-Melrose

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	224	20	11.0	5.8%	209 (93.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.1	8^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.2%	2		91.2	65.8		77.8		59.0		78.1	$18,200	$1,490	$16,710
Claiborne Pell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	35 Dexter Street	Newport	02840	Newport County	Newport	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 842-1900	697	66	10.5	69.7%	243 (34.9%)	66 (9.5%)	268 (38.5%)	14 (2.0%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	86 (12.3%)	17.7	141^st of 166 public elementary schools	15.1%		13.7	151^st of 167 public elementary schools	9.6%	10		26.0	10.4		17.9	27.1	15.7		21.2	$17,849	$2,166	$15,683
Hamilton School	Public	K-5	25 Salisbury Avenue	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6520	423	27	15.8	12.1%	376 (88.9%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	92	13^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.7	14^th of 167 public elementary schools	91.6%	1	60.0	74.6	54.5	52.3	60.3	67.2	61.8	57.6	62.2	$14,193	$370	$13,824
Forest Avenue School	Public	K-3	315 Forest Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 849-9434	281	22	12.7	32.7%	162 (57.7%)	19 (6.8%)	54 (19.2%)	19 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	47.4	82^nd of 166 public elementary schools	50.6%		50.1	75^th of 167 public elementary schools	55.1%	7		37.3				40.6				$16,865	$1,219	$15,646
Aquidneck School	Public	PK, KG-3	70 Reservoir Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 847-4921	318	23	13.5	20.1%	218 (68.6%)	13 (4.1%)	51 (16.0%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.0%)	56.2	61^st of 166 public elementary schools	63.3%		45.7	86^th of 167 public elementary schools	48.5%	25		44.4				42.1				$16,935	$418	$16,518
Gaudet Learning Academy	Public	4-5	1113 Aquidneck Ave.	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	287	22	13.1	36.2%	188 (65.5%)	14 (4.9%)	45 (15.7%)	14 (4.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.0%)								(n/a)	36.1		41.4	29.2	35.4		26.3	18.8	22.4	$14,039	$633	$13,406
Narragansett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	55 Mumford Road	Narragansett	02882	Washington County	Narragansett	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 792-9420	343	28	12.1	16.9%	282 (82.2%)	4 (1.2%)	17 (5.0%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.0%)	96.1	3^rd of 166 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.1	3^rd of 167 public elementary schools	98.2%			76.4	58.1		66.7	85.5	67.2		75.6	$19,674	$1,559	$18,115
Kingston Hill Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	850 Stony Fort Road	Saunderstown	02874	Washington County	Kingston Hill Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 783-8282	260	20	13.2	9.2%	203 (78.1%)	7 (2.7%)	19 (7.3%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.9%)	87.5	22^nd of 166 public elementary schools	86.7%		88.9	23^rd of 167 public elementary schools	86.2%	1	58.1	50.0	60.0	67.4	58.9	47.8	82.5	65.1	64.3	$13,397	$518	$12,879
Fishing Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Wickford Point Road	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 268-6580	325	24	13.3	24.3%	255 (78.5%)	9 (2.8%)	20 (6.2%)	11 (3.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.0%)	87	23^rd of 166 public elementary schools	86.1%		92.6	11^th of 167 public elementary schools	93.4%	12	47.5	55.1	56.3	44.7	52.6	61.2	66.7	70.0	65.7	$17,383	$793	$16,589
Peace Dale School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Kersey Road	Peace Dale	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1600	354	31	11.2	25.1%	274 (77.4%)	7 (2.0%)	30 (8.5%)	6 (1.7%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	67.1	51^st of 166 public elementary schools	69.3%		68.8	52^nd of 167 public elementary schools	68.9%	1	39.3	50.0	52.5	28.1	41.0	60.8	52.5	36.4	47.5	$18,535	$1,336	$17,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamestown School-Melrose

Is Jamestown School-Melrose a good school?

Yes! Jamestown School-Melrose is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Jamestown School-Melrose attend?

Students who attend Jamestown School-Melrose usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jamestown School-Lawn

How many students attend Jamestown School-Melrose?

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Jamestown School-Melrose.

What district is Jamestown School-Melrose in?

Jamestown

What is the racial makeup of Jamestown School-Melrose?

Students at Jamestown School-Melrose are 93% White, 4% Two or more races.

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