Enrollment
352
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310001601019
Jefferson Elementary School — Grand Island, NE
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Elementary School reports 352 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 518 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grand Island Public Schools spends $13,910 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 16.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,910
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Per 518 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 352 Top 69% in Nebraska — larger than 31% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 310001601019
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.7
Students per counselor 518:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.8%
In-school suspensions 32
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Public Schools, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$13,910
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
Similar other schools in Grand Island
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Starr Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Engleman Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Shoemaker Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dodge Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hollow School
Standard public school
378 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a other school in GRAND ISLAND, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.