- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · York, SC
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450381001120
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in York · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in York, SC.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 450381001120 · York, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: York Comprehensive High (1,511 students)
Jefferson Elementary shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Comprehen
York Comprehensive High
1,511 students
- York Middle
York Middle
789 students
- York Intermedi
York Intermediate
624 students
- Cotton Belt El 428
Cotton Belt Elementary
428 students
- Hunter Street 427
Hunter Street Elementary
427 students
- This school 378
Jefferson Elementary
378 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$14,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 01 reports $14,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comprehensive High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cotton Belt Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Street Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in York
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in York, SC. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% lower 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?
100.0% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in York, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in York, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in York 01?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, York 01 also operates York Comprehensive High (1,511 students), York Middle (789 students), and York Intermediate (624 students). See the York 01 district page for the complete list.