- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastlake, OH
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451002000
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Eastlake · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Eastlake, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451002000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390451002000 · Eastlake, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,231 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,231 students
- South High Sch
South High School
995 students
- Royalview Elem
Royalview Elementary School
689 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
543 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
518 students
- This school 402
Jefferson Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 402 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Jefferson Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willoughby-Eastlake City reports $14,981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Eastlake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastlake, OH. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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?
43.7% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Eastlake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 public schools in Eastlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Eastlake, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eastlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), South High School (995 students), and Royalview Elementary School (689 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.