- Enrollment
- 3,074
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allentown, PA
Jefferson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420228002774
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson El Sch earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #19 of 21
- elementary schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson El Sch ranks #19 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Allentown City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420228002774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Jefferson El Sch held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 420228002774 · Allentown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: William Allen Hs (3,074 students)
Jefferson El Sch held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jefferson El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Allen
William Allen Hs
3,074 students
- Louis E Dieruf
Louis E Dieruff Hs
1,914 students
- South Mountain 972
South Mountain Ms
972 students
- Francis D Raub 876
Francis D Raub Ms
876 students
- Brigadier Gene 807
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
807 students
- This school 522
Jefferson El Sch
522 students
What this shows Jefferson El Sch reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson El Sch compares
Jefferson El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$17,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 8.6%
White 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Jefferson El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Allentown City Sd reports $17,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Allen Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis E Dieruff Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis D Raub Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Allentown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
Standard public school
807 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Luis a. Ramos El Sch
Standard public school
695 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Central El Sch
Standard public school
694 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Union Terrace El Sch
Standard public school
674 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt El Sch
Standard public school
631 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Hiram W Dodd El Sch
Standard public school
627 students 15.3:1 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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson El Sch
How many students attend Jefferson El Sch?
Jefferson El Sch has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson El Sch is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson El Sch?
100.0% of students at Jefferson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson El Sch?
Jefferson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 El Sch rank among elementary schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson El Sch ranks #19 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Allentown City Sd?
Besides Jefferson El Sch, Allentown City Sd also operates William Allen Hs (3,074 students), Louis E Dieruff Hs (1,914 students), and South Mountain Ms (972 students). See the Allentown City Sd district page for the complete list.