- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Binghamton, NY
Thomas Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360487000233
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 20
- public schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson School ranks #8 of 20 public schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Binghamton City School District · New York
NCES ID 360487000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 360487000233 · Binghamton, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 11.6:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Binghamton High School (1,262 students)
Thomas Jefferson School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Binghamton Hig
Binghamton High School
1,262 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
542 students
- East Middle Sc 465
East Middle School
465 students
- Benjamin Frank 403
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
403 students
- Macarthur Scho 399
Macarthur School
399 students
- This school 267
Thomas Jefferson School
267 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson School compares
Thomas Jefferson School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$27,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Thomas Jefferson School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Binghamton City School District reports $27,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macarthur School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School?
Thomas Jefferson School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 School?
60.2% of students at Thomas Jefferson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson School?
Thomas Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson School ranks #8 of 20 public schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Binghamton City School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson School, Binghamton City School District also operates Binghamton High School (1,262 students), West Middle School (542 students), and East Middle School (465 students). See the Binghamton City School District district page for the complete list.