- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Champaign, IL
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170942000550
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 711
- students enrolled
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170942000550 · Champaign, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,666 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Champaign. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Central High S
Central High School
1,666 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,476 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
711 students
- International
International Prep Academy
681 students
- Franklin Middl 665
Franklin Middle School
665 students
- Edison Middle 647
Edison Middle School
647 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Middle School compares
Jefferson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.8%
White 28.7%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 5.6%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champaign Cusd 4, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$21,009
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 26.0%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle 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
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Champaign
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Champaign, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 African American at 46.8% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 School rank among middle schools in Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Champaign, 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 Champaign on the city page.
What other schools are in Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Centennial High School (1,476 students), and International Prep Academy (681 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.
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