Enrollment
344
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Goshen, Indiana, enrolling 344 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 471 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #213.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Goshen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Goshen Intermediate School (889 students): Jefferson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 15.1:1).
Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge High School (1,331 students) and Northridge Middle School (963 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlebury Community Schools, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$10,923
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, IN.
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, counselor availability, 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 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.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana 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 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.
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