- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson, OR
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410671000769
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, OR.
School address
District: Jefferson Sd 14j · Oregon
NCES ID 410671000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 410671000769 · Jefferson, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 11.8:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (245 students)
Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson Elementary School
272 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
245 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
178 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Oregon - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$17,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Sd 14j reports $17,817 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | 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
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson, OR. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% 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?
65.0% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Jefferson, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson Sd 14j?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Sd 14j also operates Jefferson High School (245 students) and Jefferson Middle School (178 students). See the Jefferson Sd 14j district page for the complete list.