Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William S Gussner Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William S Gussner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William S Gussner Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William S Gussner Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William S Gussner Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 449 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
5%
5%
White
87%
70%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William S Gussner Elementary School's ranking?
William S Gussner Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend William S Gussner Elementary School?
239 students attend William S Gussner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of William S Gussner Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does William S Gussner Elementary School offer ?
William S Gussner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William S Gussner Elementary School part of?
William S Gussner Elementary School is part of Jamestown 1 School District.
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