- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charleston, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170960000569
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 698
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Charleston, IL.
School address
District: Charleston Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 170960000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Jefferson Elem School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 170960000569 · Charleston, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 19.9:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston High School (795 students)
Jefferson Elem School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 39.0 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
- Charleston Hig
Charleston High School
795 students
- This school
Jefferson Elem School
698 students
- Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg Elem School
555 students
- Charleston Mid
Charleston Middle School
401 students
- Mark Twain Ele 221
Mark Twain Elem School
221 students
- Ashmore Elem S 74
Ashmore Elem School
74 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 698 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,841
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Jefferson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston Cusd 1 reports $13,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charleston Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashmore Elem School | Smaller | 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Charleston
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charleston, IL. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 19.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% higher 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 74.9% of enrollment, in Charleston, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Charleston, 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 Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston Cusd 1?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Charleston Cusd 1 also operates Charleston High School (795 students), Carl Sandburg Elem School (555 students), and Charleston Middle School (401 students). See the Charleston Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.