- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taft, CA
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063870008993
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Taft · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for California
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Taft, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063870008993 · Taft, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 30.1:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Junior High (748 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 11.0 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
- Lincoln Junior
Lincoln Junior High
748 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
520 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
328 students
- Conley Element
Conley Elementary
306 students
- This school 271
Jefferson Elementary
271 students
- Taft Primary 231
Taft Primary
231 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 271 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 | 30.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$14,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.5%
White 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Taft City reports $14,953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Primary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Taft
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 26:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary
Standard public school
328 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Conley Elementary
Standard public school
306 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Taft Primary
Standard public school
231 students 23.1:1 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taft, CA. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 30.1:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary?
93.0% 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 94.5% of enrollment, in Taft, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Taft?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Taft, 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 Taft on the city page.
What other schools are in Taft City?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Taft City also operates Lincoln Junior High (748 students), Roosevelt Elementary (520 students), and Parkview Elementary (328 students). See the Taft City district page for the complete list.