- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Jefferson Junior High School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390482303161 · Toledo, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 22.5:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitmer High School (2,113 students)
Jefferson Junior High School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitmer High S
Whitmer High School
2,113 students
- Silver Creek E 679
Silver Creek Elementary School
679 students
- Shoreland Elem 650
Shoreland Elementary School
650 students
- Greenwood Elem 511
Greenwood Elementary School
511 students
- Meadowvale Ele 510
Meadowvale Elementary School
510 students
- This school 496
Jefferson Junior High School
496 students
What this shows Jefferson Junior High School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Junior High School compares
Jefferson Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,277
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Washington Local reports $14,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.