- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnston City, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172055002319
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Johnston City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 270
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Johnston City, IL.
School address
District: Johnston City Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172055002319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Jefferson Elem School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 172055002319 · Johnston City, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston City High School (328 students)
Jefferson Elem School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnston City
Johnston City High School
328 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
296 students
- This school
Jefferson Elem School
270 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
163 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem School compares
Jefferson Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Jefferson Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Johnston City Cusd 1 reports $13,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston City High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnston City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Johnston City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Johnston City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Johnston City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Johnston City Cusd 1?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Johnston City Cusd 1 also operates Johnston City High School (328 students), Washington Middle School (296 students), and Lincoln Elem School (163 students). See the Johnston City Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.