- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley City, ND
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381885000654
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Valley City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valley City, ND.
School address
District: Valley City 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381885000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 381885000654 · Valley City, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 15.2:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley City High School (317 students)
Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley City Hi
Valley City High School
317 students
- This school
Jefferson Elementary School
258 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
209 students
- Valley City Ju
Valley City Junior High School
159 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 258 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 North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▲ 10% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Jefferson Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Valley City 2 reports $13,719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley City Junior High 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
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley City, ND. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Valley City, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valley City, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley City 2?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Valley City 2 also operates Valley City High School (317 students), Washington Elementary School (209 students), and Valley City Junior High School (159 students). See the Valley City 2 district page for the complete list.