- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Painesdale, MI
Jeffers High School
Federal NCES profile for Jeffers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260189003921
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeffers High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 270
- students enrolled
Jeffers High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Adams Township School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260189003921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Jeffers High School grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 260189003921 · Painesdale, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Range Elementary School (204 students)
Jeffers High School grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Jeffers High School compares
Jeffers High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Jeffers High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Adams Township School District reports $13,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeffers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Range Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeffers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeffers High School
How many students attend Jeffers High School?
Jeffers High School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Painesdale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeffers High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeffers High School?
36.2% of students at Jeffers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeffers High School?
The largest demographic group at Jeffers High School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Painesdale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeffers High School?
Jeffers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Adams Township School District?
Besides Jeffers High School, Adams Township School District also operates South Range Elementary School (204 students). See the Adams Township School District district page for the complete list.