Summary:
Jamestown, Kentucky is home to a single public elementary school, Jamestown Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which ranks 36th out of 157 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Jamestown Elementary School has seen a decline in its state-wide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 273 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 383 out of 687 in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance is also a concern, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and other subjects mostly falling below the district and state averages. Despite these challenges, the school spends a relatively high $12,899 per student, which is above the state average.
With nearly 79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Jamestown Elementary serves a high-poverty student population. This economic disadvantage likely contributes to the school's academic struggles, though the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7 to 1. Overall, Jamestown Elementary appears to be an underperforming school in the region, and district and school leaders may need to implement targeted interventions to address the root causes of the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.
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