- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
161 on latest CCD 280222000209 · Fayette, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 16.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co Elem School (512 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Fayette. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Jefferson County Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Co E
Jefferson Co Elem School
512 students
- Jefferson Co H
Jefferson Co High
331 students
- Jefferson Co J 165
Jefferson Co Jr Hi
165 students
- This school 161
Jefferson County Upper Elementary
161 students
What this shows Jefferson County Upper Elementary reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson County Upper Elementary compares
Jefferson County Upper Elementary vs Mississippi and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 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
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
$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 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.
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 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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~161 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.