- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyandotte, MI
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263654007249
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Wyandotte · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Wyandotte, MI.
School address
District: Wyandotte School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263654007249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 263654007249 · Wyandotte, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 17.5:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt High School (1,236 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.5 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
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,236 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson School
869 students
- This school 473
Jefferson Elementary School
473 students
- Garfield Eleme 418
Garfield Elementary School
418 students
- Washington Ele 379
Washington Elementary School
379 students
- Monroe Element 349
Monroe Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 473 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$21,410
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wyandotte School District of the City of reports $21,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyandotte, MI. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
56.2% 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 76.1% of enrollment, in Wyandotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 elementary schools in Wyandotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Wyandotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wyandotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyandotte School District of the City of?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students), Woodrow Wilson School (869 students), and Garfield Elementary School (418 students). See the Wyandotte School District of the City of district page for the complete list.