- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, IN
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180906001498
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 60.7%
- 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 #4 of 7 public schools in Plymouth, IN.
School address
District: Plymouth Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180906001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180906001498 · Plymouth, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 12.6:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth High School (1,034 students)
Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.5 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
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,034 students
- Lincoln Junior
Lincoln Junior High School
498 students
- Riverside Inte
Riverside Intermediate
450 students
- Menominee Elem 379
Menominee Elementary School
379 students
- Webster Elemen 310
Webster Elementary School
310 students
- This school 240
Jefferson Elementary School
240 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% 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
25.0%
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
$12,399
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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plymouth Community School Corp reports $12,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menominee Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Larger | 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plymouth, IN. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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?
60.7% 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 65.0% of enrollment, in Plymouth, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 public schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Plymouth, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth Community School Corp?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Plymouth High School (1,034 students), Lincoln Junior High School (498 students), and Riverside Intermediate (450 students). See the Plymouth Community School Corp district page for the complete list.