- Enrollment
- 2,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Jefferson El Sch held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 420855002808 · Emmaus, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 14.9:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmaus Hs (2,842 students)
Jefferson El Sch held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.9 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
- Emmaus Hs
Emmaus Hs
2,842 students
- Lower Macungie 1,041
Lower Macungie Ms
1,041 students
- Eyer Ms 804
Eyer Ms
804 students
- Willow Lane El 593
Willow Lane El Sch
593 students
- Shoemaker El S 537
Shoemaker El Sch
537 students
- This school 268
Jefferson El Sch
268 students
What this shows Jefferson El Sch reports 268 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$17,567
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 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.
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
District finance for East Penn Sd reports $17,567 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~268 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, 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 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.
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.