Enrollment
654
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Jefferson, Ohio, enrolling 654 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 654 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 617 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #543, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jefferson Area Local spends $11,185 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jefferson Area Local also operates Jefferson Area Sr High School (427 students) and Rock Creek Elementary School (313 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Area Local, which includes Jefferson Elementary.
$11,185
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.6%
State 53.8%
Federal 8.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio 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 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.
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