Enrollment
375
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174035004058
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Villa Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 375
- students enrolled
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Villa Park, Illinois, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (20%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sd 45 Dupage County spends $21,492 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Villa Park's middle schools, it stands alongside Jackson Middle School (621 students): Jefferson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 13.8:1).
Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students) and North Elem School (434 students) alongside Jefferson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 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
12:1
Leaner classes than 78% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% 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
$21,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 375 Top 49% in Illinois - larger than 51% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174035004058
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 375:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.3%
In-school suspensions 43
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$21,492
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
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.
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 | 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
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Villa Park
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 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 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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
Jefferson Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.