- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Jefferson
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003601108
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #38 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson ranks #38 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003601108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Jefferson held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060003601108 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 26.3:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Jefferson held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jefferson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inderkum High
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- Westlake Chart
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- This school 735
Jefferson
735 students
What this shows Jefferson reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson compares
Jefferson held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 18.1%
Asian 14.7%
Two or More 9.1%
White 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Jefferson is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natomas Unified reports $14,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heron | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
How many students attend Jefferson?
Jefferson has 735 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson?
60.0% of students at Jefferson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson?
Jefferson has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson ranks #38 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Natomas Unified?
Besides Jefferson, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Westlake Charter (1,493 students), and Natomas High (1,157 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.