Louis L'amour Elementary School vs William S Gussner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louis L'amour Elementary School
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
113 students
William S Gussner Elementary School
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
| Measure | Louis L'amour Elementary School Jamestown, North Dakota | William S Gussner Elementary School Jamestown, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 232 | #19 of 232 |
| National rank | #8922 of 50,301 | #5704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 113 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 67% |
| city | Jamestown | Jamestown |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S Gussner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 73.5).
- •William S Gussner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Louis L'amour Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •William S Gussner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 42.5%).
- •William S Gussner Elementary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 113.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Louis L'amour Elementary School better than William S Gussner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William S Gussner Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 73.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Louis L'amour Elementary School and William S Gussner Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Jamestown in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louis L'amour Elementary School: 113. William S Gussner Elementary School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louis L'amour Elementary School and William S Gussner Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Louis L'amour Elementary School is 42nd of 232 and William S Gussner Elementary School is 19th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).