- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Jefferson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292265001243
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem. earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #36 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem. ranks #36 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Normandy Schools Collaborative · Missouri
NCES ID 292265001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Jefferson Elem. grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+23.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 292265001243 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 12.6:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High (688 students)
Jefferson Elem. grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+23.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 15.0 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
- Normandy High
Normandy High
688 students
- Lucas Crossing
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex
636 students
- Washington Ele 244
Washington Elem.
244 students
- Normandy Early 236
Normandy Early Learning Center
236 students
- Barack Obama E 233
Barack Obama Elementary School
233 students
- This school 214
Jefferson Elem.
214 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem. reports 214 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.4%
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
$16,176
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Jefferson Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Normandy Schools Collaborative reports $16,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Normandy Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Elementary School | 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
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem.
How many students attend Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson Elem. has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem. is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elem.?
98.9% 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 African American at 92.5% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem. ranks #36 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, 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 St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Normandy Schools Collaborative?
Besides Jefferson Elem., Normandy Schools Collaborative also operates Normandy High (688 students), Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex (636 students), and Washington Elem. (244 students). See the Normandy Schools Collaborative district page for the complete list.