Enrollment
389
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Britain, CT
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090267000514
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New Britain, Connecticut, enrolling 389 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Jefferson Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Connecticut schools and 26% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 67.7% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Britain's elementary schools, it stands alongside Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students): Jefferson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 14.1:1).
New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students) and Pulaski Middle School (839 students) alongside Jefferson Elementary School.
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 School compares
Jefferson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 86% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$23,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 63.8%
White 16.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Britain School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$23,576
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 59.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in New Britain
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
Standard public school
819 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Smalley Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Smith Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Britain, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 9:1, which is 26% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 43% 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 School?
67.7% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in New Britain, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in New Britain, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Britain on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Connecticut 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 New Britain School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students), Pulaski Middle School (839 students), and Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.
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