Enrollment
158
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmi, IL
Jefferson Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170850000470
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Attendance Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Carmi · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 158
- students enrolled
Jefferson Attendance Center has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Attendance Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Carmi, IL.
School address
District: Carmi-White County Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170850000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Attendance Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Attendance Center
Jefferson Attendance Center is a small elementary school in Carmi, Illinois, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carmi-White County Cusd 5 spends $13,075 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Carmi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Attendance Center (269 students): Jefferson Attendance Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Carmi-White County Cusd 5 also operates Carmi-White County High School (419 students) and Washington Attendance Center (269 students) alongside Jefferson Attendance Center.
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 Jefferson Attendance Center compares
Jefferson Attendance Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$13,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Jefferson Attendance Center is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carmi-White County Cusd 5, which includes Jefferson Attendance Center.
$13,075
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 45.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 Jefferson Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi-White County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Attendance Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Attendance Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prekindergarten Facility | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmi
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 Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Attendance Center
How many students attend Jefferson Attendance Center?
Jefferson Attendance Center has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmi, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Attendance Center is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Attendance Center is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Carmi, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Attendance Center?
Jefferson Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Attendance Center rank among elementary schools in Carmi?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Attendance Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Carmi, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carmi on the city page.
Is Jefferson Attendance Center a good school?
Jefferson Attendance Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Carmi-White County Cusd 5?
Besides Jefferson Attendance Center, Carmi-White County Cusd 5 also operates Carmi-White County High School (419 students), Washington Attendance Center (269 students), and Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch (188 students). See the Carmi-White County Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.
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