- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 310002201325 · North Platte, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North Platte High School (1,145 students)
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.7 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
- North Platte H
North Platte High School
1,145 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
513 students
- This school 329
Jefferson Elementary School
329 students
- Lincoln Elemen 316
Lincoln Elementary School
316 students
- Madison Middle 263
Madison Middle School
263 students
- Mcdonald Eleme 247
Mcdonald Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,735
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
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.
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
District finance for North Platte Public Schools reports $13,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~329 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 26.
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, 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 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.
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.