- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Jefferson Primary School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 391000000947 · Findlay, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 19.7:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Findlay High School (1,592 students)
Jefferson Primary School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Findlay High S
Findlay High School
1,592 students
- Glenwood Middl 579
Glenwood Middle School
579 students
- Donnell Middle 522
Donnell Middle School
522 students
- Wilson Vance E 412
Wilson Vance Elementary School
412 students
- Northview Prim 399
Northview Primary School
399 students
- This school 354
Jefferson Primary School
354 students
What this shows Jefferson Primary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Primary School compares
Jefferson Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Findlay City reports $12,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.