- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oceanside, CA
Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062825004361
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Oceanside Unified · California
NCES ID 062825004361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Jefferson Middle held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062825004361 · Oceanside, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 17.6:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino High (2,463 students)
Jefferson Middle held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Camino High
El Camino High
2,463 students
- Oceanside High
Oceanside High
1,948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
1,098 students
- North Terrace 771
North Terrace Elementary
771 students
- Louise Foussat 755
Louise Foussat Elementary
755 students
- This school 441
Jefferson Middle
441 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Middle compares
Jefferson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$18,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 4.5%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Jefferson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oceanside Unified reports $18,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oceanside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Terrace Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar middle schools in Oceanside
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Madison Middle
Standard public school
1,158 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Standard public school
1,098 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
866 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Middle
Standard public school
621 students 20:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Middle
Standard public school
557 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle has 441 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Middle?
83.7% of students at Jefferson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Oceanside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oceanside on the city page.
What other schools are in Oceanside Unified?
Besides Jefferson Middle, Oceanside Unified also operates El Camino High (2,463 students), Oceanside High (1,948 students), and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle (1,098 students). See the Oceanside Unified district page for the complete list.