Enrollment
669
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Schools K-12 compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Schools K-12
Jefferson Schools K-12 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monticello, Florida, enrolling 669 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.8% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 669 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 994 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Jefferson, also runs Turning Point (32 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Schools K-12 compares
Jefferson Schools K-12 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson, which includes Jefferson Schools K-12.
$11,148
Per student
0%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.0%
State 43.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~669 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Jefferson Schools K-12's federal record.
- Compare Jefferson Schools K-12 against another school. Compare schools
- Jefferson's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Jefferson Schools K-12 a good school?
Jefferson Schools K-12 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.