District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
1,685
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$11,206
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$6,404
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Jefferson Area Local
Jefferson Area Local operates 5 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Jefferson, Ohio. NCES reports 1,685 students and 88.65 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 262 of 1043 Ohio districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $11,206 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,404 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 888 of 955 districts in Ohio. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 17.1%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 88.65
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $18,669,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Jefferson Area Local location
Jefferson, Ohio · 41.7338, -80.7810. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.3%
- Hispanic5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Jefferson Area Local
5 current directory entries
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Showing 5 of 5 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Area Junior High School | Middle | 07–08 | 285 | 26.1:1 |
| Jefferson Area Local Schools Online Virtual | Other | 05–11 | 6 | 1.2:1 |
| Jefferson Area Sr High School | High | 09–12 | 427 | 22.4:1 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Elementary | KG–06 | 654 | 19:1 |
| Rock Creek Elementary School | Elementary | KG–06 | 313 | 21.6:1 |