Enrollment
669
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120099001084
Jefferson Schools K-12 — Monticello, FL
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Schools K-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-22% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Schools K-12 reports 669 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% above the Florida average and 6% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson spends $11,297 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.0% from local sources (property taxes), 43.0% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Schools K-12 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,297
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 669 Top 58% in Florida — larger than 42% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.8% +5% vs state
NCES ID 120099001084
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.6%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 61
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson, which includes Jefferson Schools K-12.
$11,297
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- —
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 14.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MONTICELLO, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Schools K-12?
Jefferson Schools K-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.