- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goshen, IN
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180660001163
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Middlebury Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180660001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 180660001163 · Goshen, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,331 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,331 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
963 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate School
574 students
- Orchard View S 345
Orchard View School
345 students
- This school 344
Jefferson Elementary School
344 students
- York Elementar 260
York Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 344 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlebury Community Schools reports $10,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard View School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Goshen
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Goshen Intermediate School
Standard public school
889 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Model Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Waterford Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West Goshen Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, IN. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% 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?
44.0% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School 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 School rank among elementary schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Goshen on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlebury Community Schools?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge High School (1,331 students), Northridge Middle School (963 students), and Heritage Intermediate School (574 students). See the Middlebury Community Schools district page for the complete list.