Enrollment
326
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jeffersonville, IN
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180394000680
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Jeffersonville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Jeffersonville, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jeffersonville, Indiana, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Jeffersonville's public schools, it stands alongside Utica Elementary School (608 students): Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 18.4:1).
Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students) and Charlestown Senior High School (860 students) alongside Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School compares
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,005
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
White 54.9%
Two or More 19.9%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Clark County Schools, which includes Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
$11,005
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Jeffersonville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Utica Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Northaven Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Square Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
W E Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Old Corden Porter School
Special-education school
23 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jeffersonville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Elementary School?
43.3% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Jeffersonville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank among schools in Jeffersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Jeffersonville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jeffersonville on the city page.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), Charlestown Senior High School (860 students), and River Valley Middle School (857 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.
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