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Jamestown

Rhode Island · Public School District
2
Schools
410
Students
$36,539
Per-Pupil Spend
+155% nat'l
6.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-46pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Jamestown is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 410 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $36,539 is above average for a US public school district. Only 6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jamestown School-MelrosePK–04224
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jamestown School-Lawn05–08186
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,539+155% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
86%
State
6.3%
Local (property tax)
85.8%
Federal
7.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (86%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
410
Students
6%
Free Lunch
$37K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score55/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,539 per pupil — 155% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 6% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jamestown?
Jamestown has 2 public schools, serving a total of 410 students.
How much does Jamestown spend per student?
Jamestown spends $36,539 per pupil — 155% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jamestown?
6% of students in Jamestown qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jamestown?
No, Jamestown does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jamestown serve?
Jamestown serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jamestown?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jamestown is 55/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.