- Enrollment
- 3,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Rochelle, NY
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362049001898
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in New Rochelle · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in New Rochelle, NY.
School address
District: New Rochelle City School District · New York
NCES ID 362049001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 362049001898 · New Rochelle, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 11.1:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: New Rochelle High School (3,047 students)
Jefferson Elementary School grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 43.8 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
- New Rochelle H
New Rochelle High School
3,047 students
- Isaac E Young 1,122
Isaac E Young Middle School
1,122 students
- William B Ward 1,019
William B Ward Elementary School
1,019 students
- Albert Leonard 1,012
Albert Leonard Middle School
1,012 students
- Trinity Elemen 838
Trinity Elementary School
838 students
- This school 500
Jefferson Elementary School
500 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 500 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$30,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
African American 10.8%
White 5.4%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Jefferson Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Rochelle City School District reports $30,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isaac E Young Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William B Ward Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert Leonard Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity Elementary School | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Rochelle, NY. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
68.8% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in New Rochelle, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in New Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in New Rochelle, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Rochelle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Rochelle City School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, New Rochelle City School District also operates New Rochelle High School (3,047 students), Isaac E Young Middle School (1,122 students), and William B Ward Elementary School (1,019 students). See the New Rochelle City School District district page for the complete list.