- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Massena, NY
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361866001691
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Massena · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Massena, NY.
School address
District: Massena Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361866001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 361866001691 · Massena, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Massena Senior High School (743 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Massena Senior
Massena Senior High School
743 students
- Nightengale El
Nightengale Elementary School
454 students
- This school
Jefferson Elementary School
452 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
432 students
- J William Lear
J William Leary Junior High School
388 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 452 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.3%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Jefferson Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Massena Central School District reports $24,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massena Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nightengale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J William Leary Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Massena, NY. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Massena, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Massena?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Massena, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Massena on the city page.
What other schools are in Massena Central School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Massena Central School District also operates Massena Senior High School (743 students), Nightengale Elementary School (454 students), and Madison Elementary School (432 students). See the Massena Central School District district page for the complete list.