At a glance
Reported students
437
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555
Jefferson Elementary School: 437 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Gahanna. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Gahanna-Jefferson City. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 (68%) and Black (15.3%). English learners represent 11% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. 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 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black15.3%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
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 Gahanna-Jefferson City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Royal Manor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Goshen Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Chapelfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
409 reported students
High Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
555 reported students
Blacklick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
692 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelfield Elementary School Elementary · Gahanna-Jefferson City | KG–05 | 409 | 0.6 mi |
| Royal Manor Elementary School Elementary · Gahanna-Jefferson City | KG–05 | 423 | 1.1 mi |
| Goshen Lane Elementary School Elementary · Gahanna-Jefferson City | PK–05 | 464 | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Gahanna-Jefferson City | KG–05 | 730 | 1.5 mi |
| High Point Elementary School Elementary · Gahanna-Jefferson City | KG–05 | 555 | 1.6 mi |
| Cassady Alternative Elementary School Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 308 | 2.7 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 Gahanna-Jefferson City.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School reported 437 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 437 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. 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 Gahanna-Jefferson City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.5% 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 Gahanna-Jefferson City, based in Gahanna, OH, which operates 13 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 Chapelfield Elementary School (0.6 mi), Royal Manor Elementary School (1.1 mi), Goshen Lane Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.