Enrollment
452
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Massena, New York, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 700 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #409.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Massena Central School District also operates Massena Senior High School (743 students) and Nightengale Elementary School (454 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Massena Central School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$21,995
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 59.5%
Federal 18.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York 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 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.
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