- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ardmore, OK
Jefferson Es
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 400318029631
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Ardmore · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 396
- students enrolled
Jefferson Es has class sizes larger than 97% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Es ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ardmore, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Jefferson Es grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+35.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 400318029631 · Ardmore, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 24.8:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ardmore Hs (707 students)
Jefferson Es grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+35.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ardmore Hs
Ardmore Hs
707 students
- Lincoln Es
Lincoln Es
409 students
- Charles Evans
Charles Evans Es
398 students
- This school
Jefferson Es
396 students
- Will Rogers Es
Will Rogers Es
324 students
- Ardmore Ms
Ardmore Ms
312 students
What this shows Jefferson Es reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Es compares
Jefferson Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 54% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 97% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$11,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 28.2%
Two or More 22.4%
African American 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Jefferson Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ardmore reports $11,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Evans Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Ardmore
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Es
Standard public school
409 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Evans Es
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Plainview Intermediate Es
Standard public school
363 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Dickson Upper Es
Standard public school
277 students 16.3:1 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Es
How many students attend Jefferson Es?
Jefferson Es has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ardmore, OK. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Es is 24.8:1, which is 54% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Es?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Es is Hispanic or Latino at 29.5% of enrollment, in Ardmore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Es?
Jefferson Es has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Es rank among elementary schools in Ardmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Es ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ardmore, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ardmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Ardmore?
Besides Jefferson Es, Ardmore also operates Ardmore Hs (707 students), Lincoln Es (409 students), and Charles Evans Es (398 students). See the Ardmore district page for the complete list.