- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest, VA
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510036002525
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Forest · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Forest, VA.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036002525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elementary grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 510036002525 · Forest, VA Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 16.7:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
567 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elementary reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary compares
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 6.7%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Forest
2 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest, VA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
23.5% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Forest, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank among schools in Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Forest, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Staunton River High (816 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.