Enrollment
161
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayette, MS
Jefferson County Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson County Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280222000209
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson County Upper Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson County Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson County Upper Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fayette, MS.
School address
District: Jefferson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280222000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson County Upper Elementary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson County Upper Elementary
Jefferson County Upper Elementary is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Fayette, Mississippi, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Mississippi schools and 21% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Mississippi schools, with 161 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jefferson Co School Dist spends $14,898 per pupil, 24% above the Mississippi average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 42.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jefferson Co School Dist also operates Jefferson Co Elem School (512 students) and Jefferson Co High (331 students) alongside Jefferson County Upper Elementary.
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 County Upper Elementary compares
Jefferson County Upper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,898
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Co School Dist, which includes Jefferson County Upper Elementary.
$14,898
Per student
+24%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 37.3%
Federal 42.2%
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 County Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Co High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Co Jr Hi | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson County Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~161 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County Upper Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson County Upper Elementary?
Jefferson County Upper Elementary has 161 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayette, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Upper Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson County Upper Elementary?
100.0% of students at Jefferson County Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson County Upper Elementary?
Jefferson County Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 County Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson County Upper Elementary ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Fayette on the city page.
Is Jefferson County Upper Elementary a good school?
Jefferson County Upper Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi. 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 Jefferson Co School Dist?
Besides Jefferson County Upper Elementary, Jefferson Co School Dist also operates Jefferson Co Elem School (512 students), Jefferson Co High (331 students), and Jefferson Co Jr Hi (165 students). See the Jefferson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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