- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manistee, MI
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262241005954
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elem School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Manistee · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Manistee, MI.
School address
District: Manistee Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262241005954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elem School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 262241005954 · Manistee, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 20.9:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Manistee Middle High School (685 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elem School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manistee Middl
Manistee Middle High School
685 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
292 students
- John F Kennedy 270
John F Kennedy Elem School
270 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elem School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elem School compares
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is a growing 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$14,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Thomas Jefferson Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Manistee Area Public Schools reports $14,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manistee, MI. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
56.0% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elem School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Manistee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School rank among public schools in Manistee?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Manistee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manistee on the city page.
What other schools are in Manistee Area Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elem School, Manistee Area Public Schools also operates Manistee Middle High School (685 students) and John F Kennedy Elem School (270 students). See the Manistee Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.