- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gahanna, OH
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469602718
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Gahanna · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- 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 elementary schools in Gahanna, OH.
School address
District: Gahanna-Jefferson City · Ohio
NCES ID 390469602718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390469602718 · Gahanna, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 17.5:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,468 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.5 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
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,468 students
- Lincoln Elemen 730
Lincoln Elementary School
730 students
- Blacklick Elem 692
Blacklick Elementary School
692 students
- Gahanna East M 660
Gahanna East Middle School
660 students
- Gahanna South 653
Gahanna South Middle School
653 students
- This school 437
Jefferson Elementary School
437 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 437 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,473
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gahanna-Jefferson City reports $14,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacklick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna South Middle 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
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Gahanna
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
730 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
High Point Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Goshen Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Royal Manor Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Chapelfield Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gahanna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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?
15.1% 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 68.0% of enrollment, in Gahanna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Gahanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Gahanna, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gahanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Gahanna-Jefferson City?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln High School (2,468 students), Lincoln Elementary School (730 students), and Blacklick Elementary School (692 students). See the Gahanna-Jefferson City district page for the complete list.