- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Bend, KS
Jefferson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200666001028
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Great Bend · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elem has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem ranks #1 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Jefferson Elem shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 200666001028 · Great Bend, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 15.6:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Bend High School (923 students)
Jefferson Elem shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.3 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
- Great Bend Hig
Great Bend High School
923 students
- Great Bend Mid
Great Bend Middle School
438 students
- Eisenhower Ele 343
Eisenhower Elem
343 students
- Park Elem 304
Park Elem
304 students
- This school 297
Jefferson Elem
297 students
- Riley Elem 296
Riley Elem
296 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem compares
Jefferson Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Jefferson Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Bend reports $15,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Bend Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Great Bend
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elem
Standard public school
343 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Park Elem
Standard public school
304 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Riley Elem
Standard public school
296 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem
Standard public school
275 students 15.3:1 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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem
How many students attend Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Bend, KS. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elem?
37.9% 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 71.4% of enrollment, in Great Bend, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elem rank among schools in Great Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem ranks #1 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Great Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Bend?
Besides Jefferson Elem, Great Bend also operates Great Bend High School (923 students), Great Bend Middle School (438 students), and Eisenhower Elem (343 students). See the Great Bend district page for the complete list.