- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ionia, MI
Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261925005602
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Ionia · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Ionia, MI.
School address
District: Ionia Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261925005602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Jefferson School shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 261925005602 · Ionia, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 19.4:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Ionia High School (774 students)
Jefferson School shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jefferson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ionia High Sch
Ionia High School
774 students
- Ionia Middle S
Ionia Middle School
629 students
- Aa Rather Scho 308
Aa Rather School
308 students
- This school 272
Jefferson School
272 students
- Rb Boyce Eleme 254
Rb Boyce Elementary School
254 students
- Twin Rivers El 183
Twin Rivers Elementary School
183 students
What this shows Jefferson School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson School compares
Jefferson School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Jefferson School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ionia Public Schools reports $12,318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ionia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aa Rather School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Boyce Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Rivers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | 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
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ionia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson School?
67.0% of students at Jefferson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Ionia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson School rank among schools in Ionia?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Ionia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ionia on the city page.
What other schools are in Ionia Public Schools?
Besides Jefferson School, Ionia Public Schools also operates Ionia High School (774 students), Ionia Middle School (629 students), and Aa Rather School (308 students). See the Ionia Public Schools district page for the complete list.