Enrollment
1,011
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson, GA
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130303001261
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, GA.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Georgia
NCES ID 130303001261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jefferson, Georgia, enrolling 1,011 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.4% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,011 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jefferson City spends $10,478 per pupil, 24% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Jefferson's public schools, it stands alongside Gum Springs Elementary School (939 students): Jefferson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 11.5:1).
Jefferson City also operates Jefferson High School (1,339 students) and Jefferson Middle School (1,009 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 75% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,011
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,478
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Jefferson Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson City, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$10,478
Per student
-24%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 10.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Academy | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Jefferson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,011 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 1,011 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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?
15.4% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Jefferson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, GA. 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 School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 City?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson City also operates Jefferson High School (1,339 students), Jefferson Middle School (1,009 students), and Jefferson Academy (935 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.
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