- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, FL
Jefferson Schools K-12
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Schools K-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120099001084
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Schools K-12 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 669
- students enrolled
Jefferson Schools K-12 has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Jefferson Schools K-12 shrank from 715 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 120099001084 · Monticello, FL Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 13.4:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Turning Point (32 students)
Jefferson Schools K-12 shrank from 715 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
How Jefferson Schools K-12 compares
Jefferson Schools K-12 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$17,304
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 18.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Jefferson Schools K-12 is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson reports $17,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Schools K-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Schools K-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Schools K-12
How many students attend Jefferson Schools K-12?
Jefferson Schools K-12 has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monticello, FL. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Schools K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Schools K-12 is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 Schools K-12?
54.8% of students at Jefferson Schools K-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Schools K-12?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Schools K-12 is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Monticello, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Schools K-12?
Jefferson Schools K-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Jefferson?
Besides Jefferson Schools K-12, Jefferson also operates Turning Point (32 students). See the Jefferson district page for the complete list.