- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson, 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 482473002764
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
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 smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, TX.
School address
District: Jefferson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482473002764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Jefferson H S held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482473002764 · Jefferson, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 11.3:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson J H (307 students)
Jefferson H S held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.2 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
- This school
Jefferson H S
383 students
- Jefferson J H
Jefferson J H
307 students
- Jefferson El
Jefferson El
286 students
- Jefferson Pri 149
Jefferson Pri Sch
149 students
What this shows Jefferson H S reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson H S compares
Jefferson H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$14,973
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
African American 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Jefferson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Isd reports $14,973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Pri Sch | Smaller | Higher 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
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson H S
How many students attend Jefferson H S?
Jefferson H S has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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?
65.5% 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 White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Jefferson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson H S rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Jefferson H S, Jefferson Isd also operates Jefferson J H (307 students), Jefferson El (286 students), and Jefferson Pri Sch (149 students). See the Jefferson Isd district page for the complete list.