- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delphos, OH
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438800853
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Delphos · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Delphos, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390438800853 · Delphos, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 15.5:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Elementary School (370 students)
Jefferson Middle School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
370 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
265 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
248 students
- Delphos City S 60
Delphos City Schools (Preschool)
60 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 248 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Jefferson Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Delphos City reports $12,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delphos City Schools (Preschool) | Smaller | 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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Delphos
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delphos, OH. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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?
35.2% of students at Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Delphos, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Delphos?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Delphos, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Delphos City?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Delphos City also operates Franklin Elementary School (370 students), Jefferson High School (265 students), and Delphos City Schools (Preschool) (60 students). See the Delphos City district page for the complete list.