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Stutsman County

North Dakota · Public K-12

Stutsman County, North Dakota operates 16 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 2,531 students (about 158 per campus). By grade band, the county runs 10 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Stutsman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,531
-112 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 88%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
5%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
5 districts
Enrollment
2,531
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,856
Below North Dakota avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.9%
Below North Dakota avg
Elementary
10
1,138 students
Middle
1
466 students
High
5
927 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
JAMESTOWN 1
2,032 students · 5 districts in Stutsman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Stutsman County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
5%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.1% under 18

Test scores in Stutsman County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. North Dakota state average: 38.7%.

See all 11 schools in Stutsman County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOLJamestownHigh09-12722·
JAMESTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOLJamestownMiddle06-08466·
WILLIAM S GUSSNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJamestownElementaryPK-05239·
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJamestownElementaryKG-05216·
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJamestownElementaryKG-05179·
LOUIS L'AMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJamestownElementaryKG-05113·
MEDINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMedinaElementaryPK-06103·
MEDINA HIGH SCHOOLMedinaHigh07-12103·
PINGREE-BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBuchananElementaryPK-06102·
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJamestownElementaryKG-0597·
MONTPELIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMontpelierElementaryPK-0661·
PINGREE-BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOLPingreeHigh07-1258·
MONTPELIER HIGH SCHOOLMontpelierHigh07-1244·
KENSAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKensalElementaryPK-0628·
KENSAL HIGH SCHOOLKensalHigh07-120·
BLUE JAY ACADEMYJamestownElementaryM-M··

Cities in Stutsman County

Jamestown8 schoolsKensal2 schoolsMedina2 schoolsMontpelier2 schoolsBuchanan1 schoolPingree1 school

About Stutsman County

Stutsman County is a compact county of about 21,549 residents in North Dakota. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,531 students across 16 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,856, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 15% meaningfully below the North Dakota median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Stutsman County comprises 10 elementary schools (1,138 students), 1 middle school (466), and 5 high schools (927).

JAMESTOWN 1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,032 students across Stutsman County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Stutsman County has contracted 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,643 students to 2,531. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 83% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Stutsman County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Stutsman County?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Stutsman County, North Dakota, with a combined enrollment of about 2,531.
How many high schools are in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County, North Dakota has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 927 students.
How many middle schools are in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County, North Dakota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 466 students.
How many elementary schools are in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County, North Dakota has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,138 students.
What is the largest school district in Stutsman County?
JAMESTOWN 1 is the largest school district in Stutsman County, serving approximately 2,032 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Stutsman County?
Stutsman County has roughly 21,549 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Stutsman County?
Median household income in Stutsman County is $61,856, below the North Dakota average of $73,179. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Stutsman County?
Approximately 25.9% of adults 25 and older in Stutsman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Stutsman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 32.9% of students in Stutsman County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Dakota county average of 33.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stutsman County schools?
Across Stutsman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.5 to 1.

Stutsman County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data