- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, IN
Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180540000968
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Jefferson High School held near 2,034 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-84 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 141.5 → 145.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-84 students YoY 180540000968 · Lafayette, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,042 enr · 14.5:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students)
Jefferson High School held near 2,034 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-84 headcount). Teacher FTE added 141.5 → 145.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson High School
2,042 students
- Lafayette Sunn
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
1,031 students
- Lafayette Tecu
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
999 students
- Glen Acres Ele 550
Glen Acres Elementary School
550 students
- Amelia Earhart 455
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
455 students
- Edgelea Elemen 444
Edgelea Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Jefferson High School reports 2,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson High School compares
Jefferson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,042 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,042
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$15,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
260
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Jefferson High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette School Corporation reports $15,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgelea Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Lafayette
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,042 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 2,042 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,118 (2022-23) → 2,034 (2023-24), nearly flat (-84).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 High School?
62.7% of students at Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School 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 High School rank among high schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lafayette, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette School Corporation?
Besides Jefferson High School, Lafayette School Corporation also operates Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students), Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students), and Glen Acres Elementary School (550 students). See the Lafayette School Corporation district page for the complete list.