Enrollment
297
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Great Bend, Kansas, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.9% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Great Bend's public schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Elem (343 students): Jefferson Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.9:1).
Great Bend also operates Great Bend High School (923 students) and Great Bend Middle School (438 students) alongside Jefferson Elem.
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 Elem compares
Jefferson Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great Bend, which includes Jefferson Elem.
$14,955
Per student
-3%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 60.4%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Elem a good school?
Jefferson Elem earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas 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 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.
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