- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coldwater, MI
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261014004505
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Coldwater · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Coldwater, MI.
School address
District: Coldwater Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261014004505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261014004505 · Coldwater, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 22.2:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Coldwater High School (981 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coldwater High
Coldwater High School
981 students
- Legg Middle Sc
Legg Middle School
616 students
- Larsen Element
Larsen Elementary School
463 students
- This school 378
Jefferson Elementary School
378 students
- Lakeland Eleme 375
Lakeland Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 378 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$12,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Jefferson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Coldwater Community Schools reports $12,967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larsen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland 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
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coldwater, MI. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Coldwater, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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).
How does Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in Coldwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Coldwater, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coldwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Coldwater Community Schools?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Coldwater Community Schools also operates Coldwater High School (981 students), Legg Middle School (616 students), and Larsen Elementary School (463 students). See the Coldwater Community Schools district page for the complete list.