- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Festus, MO
Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291623003144
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Festus · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson High School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Festus, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson Co. R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291623003144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jefferson High School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 291623003144 · Festus, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13.6:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Danby-Rush Tower Middle (246 students)
Jefferson High School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson High School
300 students
- Danby-Rush Tow
Danby-Rush Tower Middle
246 students
- Telegraph Inte
Telegraph Intermediate
230 students
- Plattin Primar
Plattin Primary
203 students
- Jefferson R-Vi 57
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool
57 students
What this shows Jefferson High School reports 300 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 Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 63% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Jefferson High School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Jefferson Co. R-Vii reports $12,339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danby-Rush Tower Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Telegraph Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plattin Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson R-Vii Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 300 students enrolled. It is a high school in Festus, MO. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson High School?
17.0% of students at Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Festus, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 public schools in Festus?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Festus, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Festus on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Co. R-Vii?
Besides Jefferson High School, Jefferson Co. R-Vii also operates Danby-Rush Tower Middle (246 students), Telegraph Intermediate (230 students), and Plattin Primary (203 students). See the Jefferson Co. R-Vii district page for the complete list.