- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455001742
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #27 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #27 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 061455001742 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 15.3:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Jefferson Elementary shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 383
Jefferson Elementary
383 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.1%
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
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
Asian 6.3%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary?
78.0% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #27 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.