- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, NE
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317443001307
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443001307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 317443001307 · Norfolk, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 15.1:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students)
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.3 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
- Norfolk Senior
Norfolk Senior High School
1,359 students
- Norfolk Jr Hig
Norfolk Jr High School
631 students
- Norfolk Middle
Norfolk Middle School
628 students
- Bel Air Elemen 333
Bel Air Elementary School
333 students
- Little Panther 319
Little Panthers Preschool
319 students
- This school 256
Jefferson Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 256 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 83% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,425
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk Public Schools reports $13,425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Panthers Preschool | Similar size | Lower economic need | 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, NE. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk Public Schools?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students), Norfolk Jr High School (631 students), and Norfolk Middle School (628 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.