Enrollment
261
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200345001234
Jefferson Elem — Arkansas City, KS
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Arkansas City · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Elem reports 261 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Kansas average and 29% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 261 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Arkansas City spends $14,425 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.1% from local sources (property taxes), 81.1% from the state, and 6.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 57% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,425
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 261 Top 45% in Kansas — larger than 55% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.9% +57% vs state
NCES ID 200345001234
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 261:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkansas City, which includes Jefferson Elem.
$14,425
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.1%
State 81.1%
Federal 6.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Similar other schools in Arkansas City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elem
Standard public school
306 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem
Standard public school
281 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem
Standard public school
219 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
I X L Elem
Standard public school
200 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
C 4 Elem
Standard public school
122 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem
How many students attend Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem has 261 students enrolled. It is a other school in Arkansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Arkansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.