- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 090228000410 · Madison, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 13.1:1 · 1.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Hand High School (751 students)
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daniel Hand Hi
Daniel Hand High School
751 students
- Walter C. Pols
Walter C. Polson Middle School
541 students
- This school
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
407 students
- Dr. Robert H.
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
361 students
- Kathleen H. Ry
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
314 students
What this shows J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School compares
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Madison School District reports $26,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.