- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601019
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
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 74% of Nebraska schools.
- #10 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 352
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #10 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 310001601019 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- This school 352
Jefferson Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 352 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$13,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 18.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE.
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 schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #10 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.