- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delphos, OH
Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438800852
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Delphos · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Delphos, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jefferson High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390438800852 · Delphos, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 14.7:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Elementary School (370 students)
Jefferson High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
370 students
- This school
Jefferson High School
265 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
248 students
- Delphos City S 60
Delphos City Schools (Preschool)
60 students
What this shows Jefferson High School reports 265 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Jefferson High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Delphos City reports $12,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delphos City Schools (Preschool) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Delphos
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson High School
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delphos, OH. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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?
28.3% of students at Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Delphos, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Delphos?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Delphos, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Delphos City?
Besides Jefferson High School, Delphos City also operates Franklin Elementary School (370 students), Jefferson Middle School (248 students), and Delphos City Schools (Preschool) (60 students). See the Delphos City district page for the complete list.