- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, WA
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530540000809
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530540000809 · Mount Vernon, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.1:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,849 students
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- Madison Elemen 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- This school 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- Harriet Rowley 440
Harriet Rowley
440 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 35.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harriet Rowley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Vernon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Harriet Rowley
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Conway School District 317
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Little Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 11.4:1 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% 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?
57.8% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary 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 rank among elementary schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), La Venture Middle School (663 students), and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.