- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caldwell, ID
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160051000105
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 160051000105 · Caldwell, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 21.6:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students)
Jefferson Middle School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Senio
Caldwell Senior High School
1,400 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
778 students
- Syringa Middle
Syringa Middle School
695 students
- Washington Ele 481
Washington Elementary School
481 students
- Van Buren Elem 458
Van Buren Elementary School
458 students
- Wilson Element 406
Wilson Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Middle School compares
Jefferson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 157% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 157% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Idaho - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
White 33.9%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell District reports $11,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Middle School?
75.3% of students at Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Middle School rank among middle schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell District?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), Syringa Middle School (695 students), and Washington Elementary School (481 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.