Enrollment
2,202
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 180394000666
Jeffersonville High School — Jeffersonville, IN
Federal NCES profile for Jeffersonville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 29
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
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
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
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)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeffersonville High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jeffersonville High School reports 2,202 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 120.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the Indiana average and 0% below the national baseline. The school offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 440 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greater Clark County Schools spends $13,397 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.9% from local sources (property taxes), 60.3% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Jeffersonville High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,202 | top 98% | — | — |
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
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,397
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 440 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 2,202 Top 98% in Indiana — larger than 2% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 120.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.6% +4% vs state
NCES ID 180394000666
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 440:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 81
Out-of-school suspensions 244
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Clark County Schools, which includes Jeffersonville High School.
$13,397
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 12.9%
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
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jeffersonville High School
How many students attend Jeffersonville High School?
Jeffersonville High School has 2,202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jeffersonville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffersonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeffersonville High School is 17.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeffersonville High School?
51.6% of students at Jeffersonville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeffersonville High School?
The largest demographic group at Jeffersonville High School is White at 41.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jeffersonville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeffersonville High School?
Jeffersonville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.