- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.9 → 73.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 130303001261 · Jefferson, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,011 enr · 14.2:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (1,339 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.9 → 73.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,339 students
- This school
Jefferson Elementary School
1,011 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
1,009 students
- Jefferson Acad
Jefferson Academy
935 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 1,011 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson City reports $11,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,009
- 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.
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 (~1,011 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,007 (2022-23) → 982 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.