Enrollment
224
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shadyside, OH
Jefferson Ave Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Ave Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390460002400
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Ave Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Shadyside · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Ave Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Ave Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shadyside, OH.
School address
District: Shadyside Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390460002400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Ave Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Ave Elementary School
Jefferson Ave Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shadyside, Ohio, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 679 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Shadyside Local spends $11,635 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shadyside's public schools, it stands alongside Shadyside High School (285 students): Jefferson Ave Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
Shadyside Local also operates Shadyside High School (285 students) and Leona Ave Middle School (190 students) alongside Jefferson Ave 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 Jefferson Ave Elementary School compares
Jefferson Ave Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,635
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Jefferson Ave Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shadyside Local, which includes Jefferson Ave Elementary School.
$11,635
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Ave Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadyside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leona Ave Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Ave Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Shadyside
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~224 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Ave Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
Jefferson Ave Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shadyside, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ave Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Jefferson Ave Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Ave Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Shadyside, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
Jefferson Ave Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jefferson Ave Elementary School rank among public schools in Shadyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Ave Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shadyside, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shadyside on the city page.
Is Jefferson Ave Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Ave Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio 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 Shadyside Local?
Besides Jefferson Ave Elementary School, Shadyside Local also operates Shadyside High School (285 students) and Leona Ave Middle School (190 students). See the Shadyside Local district page for the complete list.
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