- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schenectady, NY
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362598003567
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schalmont Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362598003567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 362598003567 · Schenectady, NY Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 14.6:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Schalmont High School (545 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.2 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
- This school
Jefferson Elementary School
671 students
- Schalmont High
Schalmont High School
545 students
- Schalmont Midd
Schalmont Middle School
537 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 671 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,844
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.4% 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
District finance for Schalmont Central School District reports $23,844 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schalmont High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schalmont Middle 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
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
24.8% 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 White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary School rank among schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Schalmont Central School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Schalmont Central School District also operates Schalmont High School (545 students) and Schalmont Middle School (537 students). See the Schalmont Central School District district page for the complete list.