- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Charles, MO
Jefferson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292892001841
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Intermediate School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: St. Charles R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292892001841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Jefferson Intermediate School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.3 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292892001841 · St Charles, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 10.9:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High (782 students)
Jefferson Intermediate School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.3 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High
782 students
- This school
Jefferson Intermediate School
706 students
- Hardin Middle
Hardin Middle
676 students
- St. Charles We
St. Charles West High
645 students
- Harris Elem.
Harris Elem.
408 students
- Monroe Elem.
Monroe Elem.
366 students
What this shows Jefferson Intermediate School reports 706 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 Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 20% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$18,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Jefferson Intermediate School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles R-Vi reports $18,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles West High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elem. | 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
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Intermediate School
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School has 706 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Intermediate School?
37.0% of students at Jefferson Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Intermediate School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Intermediate School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Charles R-Vi?
Besides Jefferson Intermediate School, St. Charles R-Vi also operates St. Charles High (782 students), Hardin Middle (676 students), and St. Charles West High (645 students). See the St. Charles R-Vi district page for the complete list.