- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Independence, KS
Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200765002054
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Independence, KS.
School address
District: Independence · Kansas
NCES ID 200765002054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Jefferson School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200765002054 · Independence, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 12.7:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Sr High (550 students)
Jefferson School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Jefferson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence S
Independence Sr High
550 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
376 students
- This school
Jefferson School
356 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
323 students
- Bridges Academ 24
Bridges Academy
24 students
What this shows Jefferson School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson School compares
Jefferson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 56% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Kansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Jefferson School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence reports $12,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Independence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 12.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 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 School?
66.7% of students at Jefferson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Independence, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Independence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence?
Besides Jefferson School, Independence also operates Independence Sr High (550 students), Independence Middle (376 students), and Eisenhower Elem (323 students). See the Independence district page for the complete list.