Enrollment
407
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, CT
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090228000410
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Madison, CT.
School address
District: Madison School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090228000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Madison, Connecticut, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.7% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the Connecticut average.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 163 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 814 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Madison's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School (361 students): J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 10.9:1).
Madison School District also operates Daniel Hand High School (751 students) and Walter C. Polson Middle School (541 students) alongside J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School compares
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 95% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison School District, which includes J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School.
$26,239
Per student
+10%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.1%
State 14.7%
Federal 2.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hand High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter C. Polson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Madison
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
How many students attend J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
1.7% of students at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Madison, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Madison, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Madison on the city page.
Is J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School a good school?
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Madison School District?
Besides J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School, Madison School District also operates Daniel Hand High School (751 students), Walter C. Polson Middle School (541 students), and Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School (361 students). See the Madison School District district page for the complete list.
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