Enrollment
778
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 160051000105
Jefferson Middle School — Caldwell, ID
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
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: Caldwell District · Idaho
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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+157% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Middle School compares with Idaho 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 778 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 157% above the Idaho average and 45% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 389 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Caldwell District spends $10,924 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.9% from local sources (property taxes), 55.3% from the state, and 29.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 157% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 90% | — | — |
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
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 157% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,924
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 778 Top 90% in Idaho — larger than 10% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.3% +157% vs state
NCES ID 160051000105
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 389:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 66
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell District, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$10,924
Per student
-16%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 55.3%
Federal 29.8%
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
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Similar middle schools in Caldwell
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836 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Syringa Middle School
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695 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Vallivue Middle School
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682 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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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 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.