- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pullman, WA
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530693001018
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Pullman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA.
School address
District: Pullman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530693001018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530693001018 · Pullman, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 16:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pullman High School (838 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.4 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
- Pullman High S
Pullman High School
838 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
643 students
- This school 335
Jefferson Elementary
335 students
- Sunnyside Elem 326
Sunnyside Elementary
326 students
- Kamiak Element 315
Kamiak Elementary
315 students
- Franklin Eleme 274
Franklin Elementary
274 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 335 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pullman School District reports $15,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kamiak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Pullman
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunnyside Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Kamiak Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pullman Community Montessori
Standard public school
97 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pullman, WA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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?
52.7% 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 White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Pullman, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 schools in Pullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pullman School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Pullman School District also operates Pullman High School (838 students), Lincoln Middle School (643 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (326 students). See the Pullman School District district page for the complete list.