- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairbury, NE
Jefferson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317044001928
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fairbury · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Intermediate School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairbury, NE.
School address
District: Fairbury Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317044001928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Jefferson Intermediate School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 317044001928 · Fairbury, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.9:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairbury Jr-Sr High School (370 students)
Jefferson Intermediate School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairbury Jr-Sr
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School
370 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
277 students
- This school
Jefferson Intermediate School
259 students
What this shows Jefferson Intermediate School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Intermediate School compares
Jefferson Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 45% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$16,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Jefferson Intermediate School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairbury Public Schools reports $16,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Intermediate School
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairbury, NE. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School is 12.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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?
44.8% of students at Jefferson Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Intermediate School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Fairbury, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Fairbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairbury, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairbury Public Schools?
Besides Jefferson Intermediate School, Fairbury Public Schools also operates Fairbury Jr-Sr High School (370 students) and Central Elementary School (277 students). See the Fairbury Public Schools district page for the complete list.