Enrollment
354
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Findlay, OH
Jefferson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000000947
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Primary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Primary School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Primary School
Jefferson Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Findlay, Ohio, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 631 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #562, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Findlay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620 students): Jefferson Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 20:1).
Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students) and Glenwood Middle School (579 students) alongside Jefferson Primary 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 Primary School compares
Jefferson Primary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 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.
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 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Jefferson Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Findlay City, which includes Jefferson Primary School.
$12,393
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 36.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donnell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Findlay
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 20:1 students per teacher
Donnell Middle School
Standard public school
522 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty-Benton Middle School
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northview Primary School
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Whittier Primary School
Standard public school
396 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~354 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Primary School
How many students attend Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Findlay, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Primary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Primary School?
25.7% of students at Jefferson Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Primary School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Primary School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Findlay on the city page.
Is Jefferson Primary School a good school?
Jefferson Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Findlay City?
Besides Jefferson Primary School, Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students), Glenwood Middle School (579 students), and Donnell Middle School (522 students). See the Findlay City district page for the complete list.
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