A+
Excellent
96/100

William S Gussner Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1509 4th St NE, Jamestown, ND 58401
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 52% · Math 72% proficient · 89th percentile in North Dakota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in North Dakota for achievement

Each score is graded separately against North Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
243
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%89/100reading 80th percentile, math 99th percentile among North Dakota elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with North Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +30 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency72% (+34 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Dakota state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%72%reading +10 pts, math +21 pts94th percentile (list)
Low-income50%50%reading +26 pts, math +28 pts100th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1509 4th St NE
City Jamestown
ZIP Code 58401
District 3800021
NCES School ID 380002100315
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58401

Understanding the community around William S Gussner Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,278
Per Capita Income $38,676
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%
High School or Higher 91.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,400
Median Rent $745
Owner-Occupied 60.5%
Renter-Occupied 39.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for William S Gussner Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.4%
Two or More Races 5.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2.9%
Black 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 243
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for William S Gussner Elementary School?
William S Gussner Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend William S Gussner Elementary School?
William S Gussner Elementary School has 243 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does William S Gussner Elementary School serve?
William S Gussner Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does William S Gussner Elementary School receive per student?
William S Gussner Elementary School receives $15,817 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around William S Gussner Elementary School in 58401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$234,958
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,212
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
39.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026