Enrollment
500
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+22% 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 elementary school in New Rochelle, New York, enrolling 500 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 735 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #199.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1000 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New Rochelle City School District also operates New Rochelle High School (3,047 students) and Isaac E Young Middle School (1,122 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,484
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Rochelle City School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$28,484
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 22.2%
Federal 6.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 3,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~500 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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