Enrollment
259
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Intermediate School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Intermediate School
Jefferson Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fairbury, Nebraska, enrolling 259 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 259 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Fairbury Public Schools also operates Fairbury Jr-Sr High School (370 students) and Central Elementary School (277 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairbury Public Schools, which includes Jefferson Intermediate School.
$15,286
Per student
-14%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 12.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Intermediate School
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate School?
Jefferson Intermediate School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairbury, NE.
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, counselor availability, 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 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. See all public schools in Fairbury on the city page.
Is Jefferson Intermediate School a good school?
Jefferson Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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