- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, MO
Jefferson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291191000438
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elem. has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Farmington, MO.
School address
District: Farmington R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291191000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Jefferson Elem. grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 291191000438 · Farmington, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.9:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students)
Jefferson Elem. grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Sr.
Farmington Sr. High
1,354 students
- Farmington Mid
Farmington Middle
557 students
- Lincoln Interm 521
Lincoln Intermediate
521 students
- Truman Learnin 403
Truman Learning Center
403 students
- Roosevelt Elem 387
Roosevelt Elem.
387 students
- This school 343
Jefferson Elem.
343 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem. reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem. compares
Jefferson Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Jefferson Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington R-Vii reports $10,723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Truman Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem. | Similar size | Similar 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
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem.
How many students attend Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson Elem. has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem. is 14.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elem.?
43.8% of students at Jefferson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem. is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Farmington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Farmington, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington R-Vii?
Besides Jefferson Elem., Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students), Farmington Middle (557 students), and Lincoln Intermediate (521 students). See the Farmington R-Vii district page for the complete list.