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:
6th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,200 Help


Students who attend Jamestown School-Melrose usually attend:

Middle:    Jamestown School-Lawn

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Two or more races:
6.7%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jamestown School-Melrose ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), two or more races (6.7%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jamestown School-Melrose is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 1st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 76.93 38th 169 77.5%
2010 71.30 59th 169 65.1%
2011 83.66 22nd 165 86.7%
2012 83.40 25th 165 84.8%
2013 83.40 19th 165 88.5%
2014 85.88 13th 159 91.8%
2015 85.81 19th 169 88.8%
2016 93.48 5th 170 97.1%
2017 98.14 1st 168 99.4%
2018 94.62 6th 169 96.4%
2019 90.99 11th 169 93.5%
2021 96.22 4th 166 97.6%
2022 95.71 4th 166 97.6%
2023 94.09 8th 167 95.2%
2024 94.50 6th 166 96.4%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
1992 304 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1993 308 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1994 324 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 364 8 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 364 8 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 370 10 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1998 371 4 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1999 375 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 358 7 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 349 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 292 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 292 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 261 1 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2005 244 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2006 249 2 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 256 3 7 7 3 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 263 2 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2009 259 1 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 268 1 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2011 266 3 4 2 0 0 2 0 277
2012 281 2 4 1 0 0 4 0 292
2013 265 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 275
2014 268 2 7 0 0 0 7 0 284
2015 278 2 7 1 0 0 5 0 293
2016 258 3 6 0 0 0 10 0 277
2017 249 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 260
2018 250 4 9 2 0 1 3 0 269
2019 261 3 2 1 0 1 5 0 273
2020 252 1 2 1 0 1 5 0 262
2021 241 0 2 1 0 1 9 0 254
2022 228 0 3 1 0 0 13 0 245
2023 209 2 2 1 0 0 10 0 224
2024 189 1 1 3 0 0 14 0 208

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
2024 208 18.0 11.5 6.3

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
2024 208 18.0 11.5 6.3

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 11th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 8th 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)81.880.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown)81.878.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jamestown School-Melrose)79.591.7
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jamestown)79.689.2
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Melrose)52.363.5
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown)52.363.5
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown School-Melrose)63.657.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown)63.657.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Melrose)6770.5
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jamestown)6462.7
 1.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Jamestown School-Melrose)71.671.6
   All Grades Mathematics (Jamestown)60.564.9
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273224
 17.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White261209
 19.9%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.1%5.8%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamestown School-Melrose

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Jamestown School-Melrose.

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

Students at Jamestown School-Melrose are 91% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Jamestown School-Lawn


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

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