- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winona Lake, IN
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181242001992
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 481
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Warsaw Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181242001992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 181242001992 · Winona Lake, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 16.6:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students)
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.5 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
- Warsaw Communi
Warsaw Community High School
2,077 students
- Leesburg Eleme 567
Leesburg Elementary School
567 students
- Lakeview Middl 545
Lakeview Middle School
545 students
- Washington Ele 500
Washington Elementary School
500 students
- This school 481
Jefferson Elementary School
481 students
- Madison Elemen 475
Madison Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,365
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Warsaw Community Schools reports $12,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison 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
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winona Lake, IN. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
42.7% 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 69.9% of enrollment, in Winona Lake, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Warsaw Community Schools?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students), Leesburg Elementary School (567 students), and Lakeview Middle School (545 students). See the Warsaw Community Schools district page for the complete list.