Jamestown Elementary

Summary:

Jamestown Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving 482 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jamestown Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 4th and 38th out of over 1,100 schools over the past decade. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Its students consistently outperform their peers in the Arlington County district and the state of Virginia on standardized tests, with 100% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 76.71% in the district and 70.11% statewide. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 72.41% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of the surrounding Arlington County schools.

Jamestown Elementary also has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 4.56% of students qualifying, which is significantly lower than the surrounding schools in the district. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, which is lower than the ratios of the nearby schools in the Arlington County district, such as Taylor Elementary, Kent Gardens Elementary, and Glebe Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3700 N Delaware St
       Arlington, VA  22207


(703) 228-5275

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,185 Help


Students who attend Jamestown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Williamsburg Middle
High:    Yorktown High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
Two or more races:
11.0%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Compare Details Jamestown Elementary ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.09. (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 Jamestown Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jamestown Elementary is $13,185, which is the 10th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jamestown Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown Elementary 20th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Jamestown Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jamestown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jamestown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 86.00 45th 1062 95.8%
2006 86.71 32nd 1071 97.0%
2007 85.71 44th 1083 95.9%
2008 75.71 175th 1081 83.8%
2009 67.22 317th 1082 70.7%
2010 76.53 155th 1113 86.1%
2011 80.18 118th 1117 89.4%
2012 86.74 36th 1117 96.8%
2013 90.14 27th 1120 97.6%
2014 92.33 10th 1110 99.1%
2015 89.89 21st 1100 98.1%
2016 91.92 10th 1096 99.1%
2017 92.75 7th 1099 99.4%
2018 93.81 4th 1097 99.6%
2019 90.15 17th 1105 98.5%
2021 92.28 38th 1103 96.6%
2022 92.58 22nd 1109 98.0%
2023 93.75 11th 1114 99.0%
2024 92.09 20th 1114 98.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jamestown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.72 13th 245 94.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jamestown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.55 4th 1100 99.6%
2024 93.19 6th 1098 99.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jamestown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.51 41st 324 87.3%
2024 86.85 16th 355 95.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Jamestown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.33 8th 182 95.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Jamestown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.16 46th 1093 95.8%
2024 88.66 52nd 1101 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jamestown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.63 10th 984 99.0%
2024 86.32 35th 979 96.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Open Quote This school is extremely disappointing! The teachers seem fine but there is very little communication. If you child needs special needs, then run away from this school. They lump all of the special needs together so the kids that are more impacted attract all of the teachers and therapists, they disturb the class, and its really sad for my daughter to ask why boy A is contained. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jamestown Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 379 379
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 368 368
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 347 347
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 355 355
1993 355 4 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 379 2 15 13 1 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 441 2 20 15 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 441 2 20 15 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 456 2 16 18 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 428 2 19 21 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1999 473 2 26 25 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2000 523 6 27 31 0 n/a n/a -4 583
2001 520 9 24 23 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 513 9 30 28 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2003 513 9 30 28 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2004 472 11 31 28 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 498 8 40 26 0 n/a n/a 5 577
2006 469 6 33 22 0 n/a n/a 5 535
2007 460 5 32 21 2 n/a n/a 9 529
2008 473 4 32 18 2 n/a n/a 17 546
2009 468 4 37 21 1 n/a n/a 29 560
2010 498 4 32 22 1 n/a n/a 28 585
2011 479 4 27 39 2 0 30 0 581
2012 487 6 26 41 1 0 33 0 594
2013 518 7 28 34 1 0 26 0 614
2014 507 10 24 36 1 0 27 0 605
2015 526 9 20 41 1 0 29 0 626
2016 453 8 28 35 1 0 41 0 566
2017 462 13 28 37 1 0 42 0 583
2018 478 9 31 42 0 0 50 0 610
2019 482 9 30 41 0 0 40 0 602
2020 478 13 28 50 0 0 48 0 617
2021 386 14 26 39 1 0 45 0 511
2022 376 9 28 42 0 0 43 0 498
2023 349 10 29 41 0 0 53 0 482

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 379 25.0 15.1 n/a
1990 368 24.0 15.3 n/a
1991 347 23.0 15.0 n/a
1992 355 23.4 15.1 n/a
1993 390 25.0 15.6 n/a
1994 410 29.9 n/a 1.7
1995 479 n/a 0.0 1.3
1996 479 n/a 0.0 1.3
1997 493 n/a 0.0 1.2
1998 471 n/a 0.0 1.9
1999 526 29.1 18.1 2.7
2000 583 n/a 0.0 2.7
2001 577 36.0 16.0 1.4
2002 581 45.5 12.8 0.9
2003 581 45.5 12.8 0.9
2004 542 39.7 13.7 1.1
2005 577 35.1 16.4 2.4
2006 535 39.0 13.7 4.2
2007 529 39.3 13.5 2.7
2008 546 32.2 17.0 2.6
2009 560 34.6 16.2 4
2010 585 35.8 16.3 3.4
2011 581 30.0 19.3 1.9
2012 594 39.9 14.8 3.4
2013 614 50.0 12.2 2.8
2014 605 48.1 12.5 3.3
2015 626 41.0 15.2 1.4
2016 566 38.0 14.8 2.8
2017 583 40.0 14.5 2.2
2018 610 39.5 15.4 3.9
2019 602 38.8 15.5 3.2
2020 617 41.6 14.8 3.4
2021 511 34.2 14.9 n/a
2022 498 31.3 15.9 4.2
2023 482 41.7 11.5 4.6

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 379 25.0 15.1 n/a
1990 368 24.0 15.3 n/a
1991 347 23.0 15.0 n/a
1992 355 23.4 15.1 n/a
1993 390 25.0 15.6 n/a
1994 410 29.9 n/a 1.7
1995 479 n/a 0.0 1.3
1996 479 n/a 0.0 1.3
1997 493 n/a 0.0 1.2
1998 471 n/a 0.0 1.9
1999 526 29.1 18.1 2.7
2000 583 n/a 0.0 2.7
2001 577 36.0 16.0 1.4
2002 581 45.5 12.8 0.9
2003 581 45.5 12.8 0.9
2004 542 39.7 13.7 1.1
2005 577 35.1 16.4 2.4
2006 535 39.0 13.7 4.2
2007 529 39.3 13.5 2.7
2008 546 32.2 17.0 2.6
2009 560 34.6 16.2 4
2010 585 35.8 16.3 3.4
2011 581 30.0 19.3 1.9
2012 594 39.9 14.8 3.4
2013 614 50.0 12.2 2.8
2014 605 48.1 12.5 3.3
2015 626 41.0 15.2 1.4
2016 566 38.0 14.8 2.8
2017 583 40.0 14.5 2.2
2018 610 39.5 15.4 3.9
2019 602 38.8 15.5 3.2
2020 617 41.6 14.8 3.4
2021 511 34.2 14.9 n/a
2022 498 31.3 15.9 4.2
2023 482 41.7 11.5 4.6

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $39 (0.4%) $10,384 (99.6%) $10,423
2020 $00 (0.0%) $11,624 (100.0%) $11,624
2021 $00 (0.0%) $13,185 (100.0%) $13,185

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jamestown Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 11th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jamestown Elementary)9794.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Jamestown Elementary)9389.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown Elementary)9498.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Jamestown Elementary)9395
 2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown Elementary)9698.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Jamestown Elementary)9688.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Jamestown Elementary)9794.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students602482
 19.9%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian3029
 3.3%
Hispanic4141
Pacific Islander00
White482349
 27.6%
Two or More Races4053
 32.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.2%4.6%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamestown Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Jamestown Elementary.

Students who attend Jamestown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Williamsburg Middle
High : Yorktown High

Students at Jamestown Elementary are 72% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes! Jamestown Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.


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

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