At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240
Jefferson County Elementary: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson County Elementary
Jefferson County Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in FAYETTE. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District. NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (99%) and White (0.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jefferson County Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic0%
- Black99%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson County High
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Jefferson County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
240 reported students
FAYETTE VOC CENTER
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
JEFFERSON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students