- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Villa Park, IL
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 174035004058
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 27
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 smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Villa Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 375
- students enrolled
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Villa Park, IL.
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
NCES ID 174035004058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174035004058 · Villa Park, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Middle School (621 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 7 public schools in Villa Park. 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
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
621 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
434 students
- Westmore Elem
Westmore Elem School
432 students
- Ardmore Elem S
Ardmore Elem School
425 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
375 students
- Schafer Elem S
Schafer Elem School
354 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 375 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$22,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 20.3%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$22,608
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schafer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Villa Park
1 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Villa Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 66.7% of enrollment, in Villa Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
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 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 public schools in Villa Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Villa Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Villa Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd 45 Dupage County?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students), North Elem School (434 students), and Westmore Elem School (432 students). See the Sd 45 Dupage County district page for the complete list.
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