Enrollment
1,009
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 130303002346
Jefferson Middle School — Jefferson, GA
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson City · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Middle School reports 1,009 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 67.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% below the Georgia average and 70% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 505 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson City spends $11,235 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.9% from local sources (property taxes), 42.9% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,235
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 505 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,009 Top 81% in Georgia — larger than 19% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.5% -74% vs state
NCES ID 130303002346
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 505:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 115
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson City, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$11,235
Per student
-28%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 10.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jefferson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Middle School?
15.5% of students at Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is White at 77.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jefferson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.