Enrollment
718
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, OH
Jefferson Pk-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Pk-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390449905417
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Pk-8 School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 718
- students enrolled
Jefferson Pk-8 School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Pk-8 School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Warren, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Pk-8 School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Pk-8 School
Jefferson Pk-8 School is a large combined-grade school in Warren, Ohio, enrolling 718 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 718 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 718 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warren's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Pk-8 School (1,027 students): Jefferson Pk-8 School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
Warren City also operates Warren G Harding High School (1,221 students) and Lincoln Pk-8 School (1,027 students) alongside Jefferson Pk-8 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 Pk-8 School compares
Jefferson Pk-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.3%
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
$16,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
African American 47.8%
White 29.1%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Jefferson Pk-8 School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren City, which includes Jefferson Pk-8 School.
$16,415
Per student
+12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 54.4%
Federal 27.9%
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 Pk-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren G Harding High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Pk-8 School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Avenue Pk-8 School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Pk-8 School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Preschool at Warren G. Harding High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Pk-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Warren
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Pk-8 School
Standard public school
1,027 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School
Standard public school
898 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Pk-8 School
Standard public school
783 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Howland Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
217 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Lordstown Elementary School
Standard public school
210 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lordstown High School
Standard public school
173 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~718 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Pk-8 School
How many students attend Jefferson Pk-8 School?
Jefferson Pk-8 School has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Pk-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Pk-8 School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Pk-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Pk-8 School is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Warren, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Pk-8 School?
Jefferson Pk-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Pk-8 School rank among schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Pk-8 School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Warren, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Jefferson Pk-8 School a good school?
Jefferson Pk-8 School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Warren City?
Besides Jefferson Pk-8 School, Warren City also operates Warren G Harding High School (1,221 students), Lincoln Pk-8 School (1,027 students), and Willard Avenue Pk-8 School (898 students). See the Warren City district page for the complete list.
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