- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nortonville, KS
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson County North Elem/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201302001239
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County North · Kansas
NCES ID 201302001239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 201302001239 · Nortonville, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.9:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co North High (117 students)
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Jefferson County North Elem/Middle compares
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Kansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Jefferson County North Elem/Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County North reports $15,448 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson County North Elem/Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co North High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson County North Elem/Middle'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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County North Elem/Middle
How many students attend Jefferson County North Elem/Middle?
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nortonville, KS. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County North Elem/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County North Elem/Middle is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson County North Elem/Middle?
28.6% of students at Jefferson County North Elem/Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson County North Elem/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson County North Elem/Middle is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Nortonville, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson County North Elem/Middle?
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Jefferson County North?
Besides Jefferson County North Elem/Middle, Jefferson County North also operates Jefferson Co North High (117 students). See the Jefferson County North district page for the complete list.