Enrollment
496
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Toledo, OH
Jefferson Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390482303161
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Junior High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #92 of 99
- public schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Junior High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Junior High School ranks #92 of 99 public schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Junior High School
Jefferson Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 24% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 496 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 570 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #565, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Toledo's middle schools, it stands alongside Washington Junior High School (504 students): Jefferson Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Washington Local also operates Whitmer High School (2,113 students) and Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students) alongside Jefferson Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Junior High School compares
Jefferson Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Jefferson Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Local, which includes Jefferson Junior High School.
$13,350
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 35.5%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoreland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar middle schools in Toledo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Junior High School
How many students attend Jefferson Junior High School?
Jefferson Junior High School has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Junior High School is 22.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Junior High School?
42.7% of students at Jefferson Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Junior High School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Junior High School?
Jefferson Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Junior High School rank among public schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Junior High School ranks #92 of 99 public schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Jefferson Junior High School a good school?
Jefferson Junior High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington Local?
Besides Jefferson Junior High School, Washington Local also operates Whitmer High School (2,113 students), Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students), and Shoreland Elementary School (650 students). See the Washington Local district page for the complete list.
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