- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayette, MS
Jefferson Co Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Co Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280222000426
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Co Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Co Elem School has class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Co Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fayette, MS.
School address
District: Jefferson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280222000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Jefferson Co Elem School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280222000426 · Fayette, MS Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 17.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co High (331 students)
Jefferson Co Elem School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Co Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson Co Elem School
512 students
- Jefferson Co H
Jefferson Co High
331 students
- Jefferson Co J 165
Jefferson Co Jr Hi
165 students
- Jefferson Coun 161
Jefferson County Upper Elementary
161 students
What this shows Jefferson Co Elem School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Co Elem School compares
Jefferson Co Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 94% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$15,061
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.0%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Jefferson Co Elem School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Co School Dist reports $15,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Co Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Co Jr Hi | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Co Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Co Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Co Elem School?
Jefferson Co Elem School has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayette, MS. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co Elem School is 17.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Co Elem School?
100.0% of students at Jefferson Co Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Co Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Co Elem School is African American at 99.0% of enrollment, in Fayette, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Co Elem School?
Jefferson Co Elem 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).
How does Jefferson Co Elem School rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Co Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fayette, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson Co School Dist?
Besides Jefferson Co Elem School, Jefferson Co School Dist also operates Jefferson Co High (331 students), Jefferson Co Jr Hi (165 students), and Jefferson County Upper Elementary (161 students). See the Jefferson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.