- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harvard, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171842002127
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Harvard · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 319
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Harvard, IL.
School address
District: Harvard Cusd 50 · Illinois
NCES ID 171842002127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Jefferson Elem School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 171842002127 · Harvard, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 8.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvard High School (815 students)
Jefferson Elem School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 34.5 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
- Harvard High S
Harvard High School
815 students
- Crosby Elem Sc
Crosby Elem Sch
655 students
- Harvard Jr Hig
Harvard Jr High School
593 students
- This school 319
Jefferson Elem School
319 students
- Washington Ele 150
Washington Elem School
150 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 319 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 40% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 3% in Illinois - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,744
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
White 23.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Jefferson Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harvard Cusd 50 reports $18,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crosby Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvard Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Harvard
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harvard, IL. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 8.4:1, which is 40% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Harvard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Harvard?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Harvard, 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 Harvard on the city page.
What other schools are in Harvard Cusd 50?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Harvard Cusd 50 also operates Harvard High School (815 students), Crosby Elem Sch (655 students), and Harvard Jr High School (593 students). See the Harvard Cusd 50 district page for the complete list.