Enrollment
329
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Platte, NE
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002201325
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 329
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Platte, Nebraska, enrolling 329 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 329 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding North Platte Public Schools spends $12,692 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students) and Adams Middle School (513 students) alongside Jefferson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Platte Public Schools, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$12,692
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 15.6%
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.
How Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdonald Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Platte, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher 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 White at 54.4% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary School rank among schools in North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Platte on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Adams Middle School (513 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (316 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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