- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson, OH
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390458702371
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, OH.
School address
District: Jefferson Area Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390458702371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390458702371 · Jefferson, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 19.8:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Area Sr High School (427 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson Elementary
654 students
- Jefferson Area
Jefferson Area Sr High School
427 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary School
313 students
- Jefferson Area
Jefferson Area Junior High School
285 students
- Jefferson Area 6
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
6 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▲ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Area Local reports $11,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Area Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Area Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Area Local Schools Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 654 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson, OH. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary?
33.9% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Jefferson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jefferson, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jefferson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Area Local?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Jefferson Area Local also operates Jefferson Area Sr High School (427 students), Rock Creek Elementary School (313 students), and Jefferson Area Junior High School (285 students). See the Jefferson Area Local district page for the complete list.