- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niles, IL
Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173084006374
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 154
- students enrolled
Jefferson School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Niles, IL.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
NCES ID 173084006374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Jefferson School grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 173084006374 · Niles, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 25.7:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Emerson Middle School (890 students)
Jefferson School grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jefferson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emerson Middle
Emerson Middle School
890 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
749 students
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
677 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem School
626 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elem School
588 students
- This school 154
Jefferson School
154 students
What this shows Jefferson School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson School compares
Jefferson School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 84% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$22,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Jefferson School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Park Ridge Ccsd 64 reports $22,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Niles
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niles, IL. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 25.7:1, which is 84% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Niles, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jefferson School rank among public schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Niles, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Ridge Ccsd 64?
Besides Jefferson School, Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students), Lincoln Middle School (749 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 students). See the Park Ridge Ccsd 64 district page for the complete list.