- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172460002663
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 376
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL.
School address
District: Marion Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 172460002663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Jefferson Elem School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 172460002663 · Marion, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,075 students)
Jefferson Elem School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 24.5 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
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,075 students
- Marion Jr High
Marion Jr High School
742 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
465 students
- This school 376
Jefferson Elem School
376 students
- Adams School 283
Adams School
283 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem School compares
Jefferson Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$13,127
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Jefferson Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Marion Cusd 2 reports $13,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Marion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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 76.5% of enrollment, in Marion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Cusd 2?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Marion Cusd 2 also operates Marion High School (1,075 students), Marion Jr High School (742 students), and Lincoln Elem School (482 students). See the Marion Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.