- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, KY
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210271000586
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+19.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 210271000586 · Henderson, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 18:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson County High School (1,852 students)
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+19.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson Coun
Henderson County High School
1,852 students
- Henderson Coun 670
Henderson County North Middle School
670 students
- Henderson Coun 661
Henderson County South Middle School
661 students
- Spottsville El 514
Spottsville Elementary School
514 students
- Bend Gate Elem 421
Bend Gate Elementary School
421 students
- This school 413
Jefferson Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 413 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Two or More 19.1%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County reports $13,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Henderson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bend Gate Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14:1 students per teacher
South Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
East Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Niagara Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Cairo Elementary School
Standard public school
233 students 15.5:1 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.