- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroe, MI
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261980005637
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 15
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Monroe, MI.
School address
District: Jefferson Schools (Monroe) · Michigan
NCES ID 261980005637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 261980005637 · Monroe, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 15.2:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (430 students)
Jefferson Middle School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
430 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
366 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
304 students
- Sodt Elementar
Sodt Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 304 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.9%
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
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Jefferson Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Schools (Monroe) reports $13,859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sodt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Middle School?
48.5% of students at Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Monroe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Monroe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Schools (Monroe)?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Schools (Monroe) also operates Jefferson High School (430 students), North Elementary School (366 students), and Sodt Elementary School (236 students). See the Jefferson Schools (Monroe) district page for the complete list.