- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Jefferson
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261842008028
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #16 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson ranks #16 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Holland City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261842008028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Jefferson shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 261842008028 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.7:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Holland High School (967 students)
Jefferson shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jefferson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holland High S
Holland High School
967 students
- Holland Middle
Holland Middle School
605 students
- West
West
413 students
- Holland Langua 307
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
307 students
- This school 254
Jefferson
254 students
- Holland Height 247
Holland Heights
247 students
What this shows Jefferson reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson compares
Jefferson is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$17,878
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 24.8%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Jefferson is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Holland City School District reports $17,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holland Heights | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
How many students attend Jefferson?
Jefferson has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson is 12.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% 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?
77.4% of students at Jefferson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson?
Jefferson has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson ranks #16 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in Holland City School District?
Besides Jefferson, Holland City School District also operates Holland High School (967 students), Holland Middle School (605 students), and West (413 students). See the Holland City School District district page for the complete list.