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Washington Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jamestown, North Dakota, serving 98 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jamestown 1 school district, which is ranked 74 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Washington Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 students per teacher, it consistently underperforms compared to the Jamestown 1 district and the state of North Dakota in both math and reading proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 34% of Washington students were proficient in math, compared to 44% for the district and 41% for the state. Similarly, only 24% of Washington students were proficient in reading, compared to 43% for the district and 40% for the state. Additionally, Washington Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.18%) compared to nearby schools like Louis L'Amour Elementary (40%), Roosevelt Elementary (48.34%), and William S Gussner Elementary (24.28%).

Despite the higher per-student spending at Washington Elementary School ($16,800 per student in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby schools, the school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 98 out of 207 schools in 2020-2021 to 176 out of 216 schools in 2024-2025, and its star rating decreasing from 3 to 1 over the same period. The data suggests that Washington Elementary School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic needs of its students, particularly in the areas of math and reading proficiency.

Students ?

6.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,752

Per pupil spending ?

52.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 4th Ave NW
Jamestown, ND 58401

(701) 252-0468

District: Jamestown 1

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jamestown Middle School
High:	Jamestown High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

African American:

17.5%

Hispanic:

7.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 39th percentile in 2016 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (26% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg45%

North Dakota avg40%

176^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 35 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Jamestown 1

74^th of 134Jamestown 1 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	27.4	176 of 216	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.8	182 of 217	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.9	127 of 215	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.2	147 of 217	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.8	98 of 207	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2020	48.1	121 of 203	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.2	121 of 203	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.3	132 of 202	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.8	83 of 199	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.7	119 of 194	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.6	84 of 181	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.5	40 of 217	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	60.6	87 of 217	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.6	67 of 195	65.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Math34%-7 vs state

Reading24%-16 vs state

Science20%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Washington Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)						A-Plus Reading (2025)						A-Plus Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 4th Ave NW	Jamestown	58401	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 252-0468	97	16	6.1	52.6%	66 (68.0%)	17 (17.5%)	7 (7.2%)	3 (3.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	27.4	176^th of 216 public elementary schools	18.5%		26.8	182^nd of 217 public elementary schools	16.1%	6	34.5	44.5	20.0			34.0	34.5	44.5	20.0			24.0	20.0		20.0	$18,752	$2,745	$16,007
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	319 5th St NE	Jamestown	58401	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 252-0867	179	15	13.4	50.3%	131 (73.2%)	11 (6.1%)	18 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.1%)	29.1	171^st of 216 public elementary schools	20.8%		33.6	162^nd of 217 public elementary schools	25.3%	9	39.0	34.5	39.0			39.0	29.5	34.5	29.0			29.0	34.5		34.5	$16,339	$2,450	$13,889
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	615 6th Ave SE	Jamestown	58401	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 252-1679	216	32	6.7	49.5%	149 (69.0%)	25 (11.6%)	26 (12.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	36	152^nd of 216 public elementary schools	29.6%		30.5	170^th of 217 public elementary schools	21.7%	18	49.0	39.0	29.0			39.0	39.5	39.5	29.5			28.0	34.0		34.0	$15,106	$2,090	$13,016
William S Gussner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1509 4th St NE	Jamestown	58401	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 252-3846	239	19	12.7	26.4%	208 (87.0%)	11 (4.6%)	6 (2.5%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	71.2	43^rd of 216 public elementary schools	80.1%		85	11^th of 217 public elementary schools	94.9%	32	79.0	69.0	59.0			64.0	29.5	59.5	44.0			40.5	49.0		49.0	$15,633	$844	$14,789
Louis L'Amour Elementary School	Public	K-5	1102 15th St SW	Jamestown	58401	Stutsman County	Jamestown 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 251-2102	113	15	7.6	42.5%	102 (90.3%)	3 (2.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)	54.7	86^th of 216 public elementary schools	60.2%		65.2	55^th of 217 public elementary schools	74.7%	31	20.0	49.0	49.0			44.0	44.5	39.5	49.5			39.0	59.0		59.0	$16,238	$1,940	$14,298
Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	208 3rd Ave	Buchanan	58420	Stutsman County	Pingree-Buchanan 10	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 252-4653	102	9	11.8	29.4%	95 (93.1%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44	124^th of 216 public elementary schools	42.6%		78.3	23^rd of 217 public elementary schools	89.4%	101	34.5	44.5	49.0	34.5	20.0	34.0	20.0	20.0	84.5	54.5	64.5	39.0	44.5	20.0	29.5	$14,715	$472	$14,243
Montpelier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	214 7th Ave	Montpelier	58472	Stutsman County	Montpelier 14	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 489-3348	61	9	6.6	36.1%	53 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.6%)								(n/a)						59.0						29.5			34.5	$17,807	$950	$16,856

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

Is Washington Elementary School a good school?

Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.5% of North Dakota elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jamestown Middle School
High : Jamestown High School

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 97 students attended Washington Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?

Students at Washington Elementary School are 68% White, 18% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Washington Elementary School in?

Jamestown 1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.