- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redford, 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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263228006763
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: South Redford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263228006763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elem School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 263228006763 · Redford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.8:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee M Thurston High School (806 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elem School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.2 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
- Lee M Thurston
Lee M Thurston High School
806 students
- John D Pierce
John D Pierce Middle School
577 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
341 students
- Jane Addams El 297
Jane Addams Elementary School
297 students
- Vandenberg Ele 280
Vandenberg Elementary School
280 students
- This school 248
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
248 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elem School reports 248 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.0%
White 15.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Thomas Jefferson Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Redford School District reports $19,850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John D Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Redford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
69.1% 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 African American at 71.0% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in South Redford School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elem School, South Redford School District also operates Lee M Thurston High School (806 students), John D Pierce Middle School (577 students), and Fisher Elementary School (341 students). See the South Redford School District district page for the complete list.