Enrollment
265
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Delphos, Ohio, enrolling 265 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #265.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Delphos City spends $11,014 per pupil, 25% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Delphos's public schools, it stands alongside Delphos City Schools (Preschool) (60 students): Jefferson High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 30:1).
Delphos City also operates Franklin Elementary School (370 students) and Jefferson Middle School (248 students) alongside Jefferson High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson High School compares
Jefferson High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delphos City, which includes Jefferson High School.
$11,014
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 31.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Delphos on the city page.
Is Jefferson High School a good school?
Jefferson High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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