WILLIAM S GUSSNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.jamestown.k12.nd.us

239 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William S. Gussner Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Jamestown, North Dakota. As part of the Jamestown Public School District, the school serves students in the local community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their transition into middle school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both intellectual curiosity and character development among its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader Jamestown educational framework, utilizing resources and curriculum standards aligned with the district's goals. By maintaining an active connection with parents and the community, William S. Gussner Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students can thrive. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, faculty, or district-wide updates, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for communication and administrative resources.

239

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM S GUSSNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	6
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	11

White
208 (87.0%)
Black
11 (4.6%)
Two or More
11 (4.6%)
Hispanic
6 (2.5%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JAMESTOWN 1
Phone:	(701)252-3846
Website:	http://www.jamestown.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 49