Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jamestown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jamestown Elementary School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jamestown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamestown Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1778 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
92%
15%
White
1%
67%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamestown Elementary School's ranking?
Jamestown Elementary School is ranked #1778 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Jamestown Elementary School?
314 students attend Jamestown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Jamestown Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamestown Elementary School?
Jamestown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jamestown Elementary School offer ?
Jamestown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamestown Elementary School part of?
Jamestown Elementary School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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