- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denison, TX
Jefferson Learning Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Learning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484008006911
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Learning Ctr earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Learning Ctr has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Learning Ctr ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Denison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Jefferson Learning Ctr grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+57.6%).
Teacher FTE held 9.6 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 484008006911 · Denison, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 9.1:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Jefferson Learning Ctr grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+57.6%). Teacher FTE held 9.6 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Learning Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- This school 82
Jefferson Learning Ctr
82 students
What this shows Jefferson Learning Ctr reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Learning Ctr compares
Jefferson Learning Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.9%
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
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 82 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 34.1%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Jefferson Learning Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Learning Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Learning Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~82 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Learning Ctr
How many students attend Jefferson Learning Ctr?
Jefferson Learning Ctr has 82 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Learning Ctr is 9.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% 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 Learning Ctr?
69.5% of students at Jefferson Learning Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Learning Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Learning Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Denison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Learning Ctr?
Jefferson Learning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Learning Ctr rank among high schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Learning Ctr ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Denison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denison on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Jefferson Learning Ctr, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.