- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lennox, 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 062142002565
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 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, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Lennox · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Lennox, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 062142002565 · Lennox, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 21.1:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lennox Middle (1,193 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.5 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
- Lennox Middle
Lennox Middle
1,193 students
- This school
Jefferson Elementary
716 students
- Moffett Elemen
Moffett Elementary
626 students
- Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta Elementary
529 students
- Buford Element
Buford Elementary
513 students
- Felton Element 364
Felton Elementary
364 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$21,122
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lennox reports $21,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moffett Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Felton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Lennox
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Moffett Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Dolores Huerta Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 24:1 students per teacher
Buford Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Felton Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 18.2:1 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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 716 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lennox, CA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher 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?
82.0% 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 95.5% of enrollment, in Lennox, 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 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lennox?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Lennox, 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 Lennox on the city page.
What other schools are in Lennox?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Lennox also operates Lennox Middle (1,193 students), Moffett Elementary (626 students), and Dolores Huerta Elementary (529 students). See the Lennox district page for the complete list.