At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Jamaica Elementary School: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 438
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Jamaica Elementary School
Jamaica Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Lake Havasu City. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Lake Havasu Unified District (4368). NCES reports 424 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.9%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jamaica Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.9%
- Hispanic25.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oro Grande Classical Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
367 reported students
Nautilus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
345 reported students
Havasupai Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
324 reported students
Smoketree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
543 reported students
Starline Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
629 reported students
Havasuonline
High · Grades 06–12
339 reported students
Public schools near Jamaica Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starline Elementary School Elementary · Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) | KG–06 | 629 | 0.7 mi |
| Telesis Preparatory Elementary · Charter · Telesis Center for Learning Inc. (79218) | KG–08 | 258 | 1.7 mi |
| Smoketree Elementary School Elementary · Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) | PK–06 | 543 | 2 mi |
| Havasupai Elementary School Elementary · Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) | KG–06 | 324 | 2 mi |
| Oro Grande Classical Academy Elementary · Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) | PK–06 | 367 | 2.1 mi |
| Havasu Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba Havasu Preparatory (90535) | KG–08 | 145 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jamaica Elementary School
What grades does Jamaica Elementary School serve?
Jamaica Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368).
How many students attend Jamaica Elementary School?
Jamaica Elementary School reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 438 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jamaica Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 424 students and 21.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jamaica Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jamaica Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Jamaica Elementary School in?
Jamaica Elementary School is part of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368), based in Lake Havasu City, AZ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jamaica Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Starline Elementary School (0.7 mi), Telesis Preparatory (1.7 mi), Smoketree Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.