At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
783
Jefferson Elementary School: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 458
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in New Rochelle. It is one of 10 current school records connected to New Rochelle City School District. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (79.2%) and Black (10.8%). English learners represent 30.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. 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 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.17 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.4%
- Hispanic79.2%
- Black10.8%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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 New Rochelle City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Henry Barnard School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
435 reported students
George M Davis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
640 reported students
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
728 reported students
Trinity Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
838 reported students
William B Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Elementary School Elementary · New Rochelle City School District | KG–05 | 838 | 0.9 mi |
| Columbus Elementary School Elementary · New Rochelle City School District | KG–05 | 728 | 1 mi |
| Siwanoy School Elementary · Pelham Union Free School District | KG–05 | 275 | 1 mi |
| Colonial School Elementary · Pelham Union Free School District | KG–05 | 296 | 1.1 mi |
| Prospect Hill School Elementary · Pelham Union Free School District | KG–05 | 334 | 1.1 mi |
| Daniel Webster Elementary School Elementary · New Rochelle City School District | KG–05 | 496 | 1.5 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 New Rochelle City School District.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 458 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 500 students and 52.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. 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 and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Rochelle City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. 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 New Rochelle City School District, based in New Rochelle, NY, which operates 10 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 Trinity Elementary School (0.9 mi), Columbus Elementary School (1 mi), Siwanoy School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.