Enrollment
268
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Emmaus, PA
Jefferson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420855002808
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson El Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Emmaus · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson El Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Emmaus, PA.
School address
District: East Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420855002808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson El Sch
Jefferson El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, enrolling 268 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Emmaus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Seven Generations Cs (497 students): Jefferson El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.4:1).
East Penn Sd also operates Emmaus Hs (2,842 students) and Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students) alongside Jefferson El Sch.
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 El Sch compares
Jefferson El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,478
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 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.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Jefferson El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Penn Sd, which includes Jefferson El Sch.
$16,478
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 21.0%
Federal 8.4%
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 El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Macungie Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eyer Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Lane El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 2,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Emmaus
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson El Sch
How many students attend Jefferson El Sch?
Jefferson El Sch has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Emmaus, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson El Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson El Sch?
39.4% 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 White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Emmaus, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson El Sch?
Jefferson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 El Sch rank among elementary schools in Emmaus?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Emmaus, 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 Emmaus on the city page.
Is Jefferson El Sch a good school?
Jefferson El Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 East Penn Sd?
Besides Jefferson El Sch, East Penn Sd also operates Emmaus Hs (2,842 students), Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students), and Eyer Ms (804 students). See the East Penn Sd district page for the complete list.
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