- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edinburg, TX
Jefferson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481818001643
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 39
- schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elem has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem ranks #12 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Jefferson Elem held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481818001643 · Edinburg, TX Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 16.5:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Economedes H S (2,689 students)
Jefferson Elem held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Economedes H S
Economedes H S
2,689 students
- Edinburg North
Edinburg North H S
2,542 students
- Edinburg H S
Edinburg H S
2,267 students
- Robert R Vela
Robert R Vela H S
2,101 students
- Betty Harwell
Betty Harwell Middle
1,301 students
- This school 511
Jefferson Elem
511 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem compares
Jefferson Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$13,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 511 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 96.7%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Jefferson Elem is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edinburg Cisd reports $13,129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economedes H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edinburg North H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edinburg H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert R Vela H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Larger | Higher 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
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem
How many students attend Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elem?
62.7% of students at Jefferson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem 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 rank among schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem ranks #12 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Edinburg Cisd?
Besides Jefferson Elem, Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students), Edinburg North H S (2,542 students), and Edinburg H S (2,267 students). See the Edinburg Cisd district page for the complete list.