- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocky Ford, CO
Jefferson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080627001101
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rocky Ford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rocky Ford, CO.
School address
District: Rocky Ford School District No. R2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080627001101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Jefferson Intermediate School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080627001101 · Rocky Ford, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 19.1:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School (271 students)
Jefferson Intermediate School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson Intermediate School
305 students
- Rocky Ford Jun
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School
271 students
- Washington Pri
Washington Primary School
148 students
What this shows Jefferson Intermediate School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Intermediate School compares
Jefferson Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$16,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
53
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
White 23.9%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Jefferson Intermediate School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rocky Ford School District No. R2 reports $16,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Intermediate School
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocky Ford, CO. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School is 19.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Intermediate School?
69.3% of students at Jefferson Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Rocky Ford, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Rocky Ford?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rocky Ford, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Besides Jefferson Intermediate School, Rocky Ford School District No. R2 also operates Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School (271 students) and Washington Primary School (148 students). See the Rocky Ford School District No. R2 district page for the complete list.