- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arkansas City, KS
Jefferson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200345001234
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Arkansas City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elem has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem ranks #5 of 6 schools in Arkansas City, KS.
School address
District: Arkansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200345001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Jefferson Elem held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 200345001234 · Arkansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 17.4:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas City High (885 students)
Jefferson Elem held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City High
885 students
- Arkansas City
Arkansas City Middle Sch
628 students
- Adams Elem 306
Adams Elem
306 students
- Frances Willar 281
Frances Willard Elem
281 students
- This school 261
Jefferson Elem
261 students
- Roosevelt Elem 219
Roosevelt Elem
219 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem compares
Jefferson Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 57% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$13,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Jefferson Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arkansas City reports $13,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arkansas City Middle Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frances Willard Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Arkansas City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elem
Standard public school
306 students 18:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem
Standard public school
281 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem
Standard public school
219 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
I X L Elem
Standard public school
200 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
C 4 Elem
Standard public school
122 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem
How many students attend Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arkansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem is 17.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elem?
66.9% of students at Jefferson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Arkansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Elem rank among schools in Arkansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem ranks #5 of 6 schools in Arkansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arkansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Arkansas City?
Besides Jefferson Elem, Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City High (885 students), Arkansas City Middle Sch (628 students), and Adams Elem (306 students). See the Arkansas City district page for the complete list.