- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Jefferson H S
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481830001695
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson H S ranks #16 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Jefferson H S shrank from 1,107 students in 2022-23 to 1,040 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 481830001695 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
998 enr · 13.1:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Jefferson H S shrank from 1,107 students in 2022-23 to 1,040 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jefferson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 998
Jefferson H S
998 students
What this shows Jefferson H S reports 998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson H S compares
Jefferson H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.2%
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
$12,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 0.8%
African American 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Jefferson H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~998 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson H S
How many students attend Jefferson H S?
Jefferson H S has 998 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,107 (2022-23) → 1,040 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson H S is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 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 H S?
95.6% of students at Jefferson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson H S?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson H S?
Jefferson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson H S ranks #16 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Jefferson H S, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.