Enrollment
355
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lindsay, CA
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062187002594
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Lindsay · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- 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 #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lindsay, CA.
School address
District: Lindsay Unified · California
NCES ID 062187002594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lindsay, California, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.1% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 355 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #964, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lindsay Unified spends $20,396 per pupil, 24% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lindsay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary (730 students): Jefferson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 23.5:1).
Lindsay Unified also operates Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students) and Washington Elementary (730 students) alongside Jefferson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.1%
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
$20,396
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
White 5.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lindsay Unified, which includes Jefferson Elementary.
$20,396
Per student
+24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.8%
State 64.4%
Federal 25.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Lindsay
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lindsay, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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?
87.1% 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 91.0% of enrollment, in Lindsay, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lindsay?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lindsay, 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 Lindsay on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lindsay Unified?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Lindsay Unified also operates Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students), Washington Elementary (730 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (473 students). See the Lindsay Unified district page for the complete list.
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