- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, IL
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170471000173
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 11
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 577
- students enrolled
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 170471000173 · Aurora, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 12:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Aurora High School (3,641 students)
Jefferson Middle School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Aurora Hi
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- Washington Mid 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- This school 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- Greenman Elem 528
Greenman Elem School
528 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 577 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 Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 10.1%
African American 9.5%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Aurora
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Francis Granger Middle School
Standard public school
1,011 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fischer Middle School
Standard public school
861 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
C F Simmons Middle School
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
K D Waldo Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Still Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 13.6:1 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students), Washington Middle School (690 students), and Herget Middle School (594 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.