- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Gabriel, CA
Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063442500557
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in San Gabriel · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in San Gabriel, CA.
School address
District: San Gabriel Unified · California
NCES ID 063442500557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Jefferson Middle held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 063442500557 · San Gabriel, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 20.7:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gabrielino High (1,438 students)
Jefferson Middle held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 51.4 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
- Gabrielino Hig
Gabrielino High
1,438 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle
1,013 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
618 students
- Washington Ele 401
Washington Elementary
401 students
- Wilson Element 379
Wilson Elementary
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 365
Roosevelt Elementary
365 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle reports 1,013 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 4.3%
White 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Jefferson Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Gabriel Unified reports $18,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Higher 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~1,013 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Gabriel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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?
54.0% 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 Asian at 52.0% of enrollment, in San Gabriel, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 public schools in San Gabriel?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in San Gabriel, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Gabriel on the city page.
What other schools are in San Gabriel Unified?
Besides Jefferson Middle, San Gabriel Unified also operates Gabrielino High (1,438 students), Mckinley Elementary (618 students), and Washington Elementary (401 students). See the San Gabriel Unified district page for the complete list.