At a glance
Reported students
370
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 278 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
263.5
Jefferson Elementary School: 370 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
9.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. 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
- 367
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Dickinson. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Dickinson 1. NCES reports 370 students for 2024–25.
Among 278 elementary schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 177.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, close to the North Dakota median of 10.6:1 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 White (82.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. 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 Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.11 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 1.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.4%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black3.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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 Dickinson 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Heart River Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
273 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
254 reported students
Prairie Rose Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
P S Berg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
223 reported students
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
38 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P S Berg Elementary School Elementary · Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 223 | 0.6 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 387 | 0.9 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 254 | 1.1 mi |
| Heart River Elementary School Elementary · Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 273 | 1.4 mi |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School Elementary · Dickinson 1 | KG–05 | 490 | 1.8 mi |
| Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy Elementary · Dickinson 1 | KG–08 | 38 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dickinson 1.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 278 North Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 367 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 370 students and 38.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Dickinson 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Dickinson 1, based in Dickinson, ND, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include P S Berg Elementary School (0.6 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (0.9 mi), Roosevelt Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.