School Overview
Jamestown Elementary School, located in the historic community of Jamestown, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Tuolumne County area. As part of the Summerville Elementary School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character in its K-8 student body. The campus is situated in a region rich with Gold Rush history, and the school often integrates its unique local surroundings into the educational experience to engage students with their community heritage.

The school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded education, balancing core subjects like English language arts and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and encouraging close collaboration between staff, parents, and the broader Jamestown community, the school strives to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed. Overall, Jamestown Elementary remains a central hub for families in the area, dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.
350
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
21.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jamestown Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White218
Hispanic99
Black3
Two or More15
American Indian12
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    218 (62.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    99 (28.3 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.9 %)
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: N/A
District: Jamestown Elementary
Phone: (209)984-4058
Website: http://jespanthers.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 274
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jamestown Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten47
Grade 143
Grade 232
Grade 338
Grade 438
Grade 535
Grade 643
Grade 740
Grade 834
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jamestown Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19355.1%
Male15744.9%