Enrollment
305
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Intermediate School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Intermediate School
Jefferson Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Rocky Ford, Colorado, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 69.3% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (24%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 72 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 305 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 also operates Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School (271 students) and Washington Primary School (148 students) alongside Jefferson Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Jefferson Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,993
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocky Ford School District No. R2, which includes Jefferson Intermediate School.
$15,993
Per student
-2%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 62.1%
Federal 21.8%
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 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
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rocky Ford on the city page.
Is Jefferson Intermediate School a good school?
Jefferson Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado 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 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.
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