Enrollment
178
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jefferson, OR
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410671001294
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, OR.
School address
District: Jefferson Sd 14j · Oregon
NCES ID 410671001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Jefferson, Oregon, enrolling 178 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.9% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 56 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 178 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson Sd 14j also operates Jefferson Elementary School (272 students) and Jefferson High School (245 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Oregon - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$16,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Sd 14j, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$16,323
Per student
-10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 60.6%
Federal 13.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | 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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jefferson, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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?
64.9% of students at Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Jefferson, OR. 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 44/100 (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 Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jefferson on the city page.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
Jefferson Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon 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 Jefferson Sd 14j?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Sd 14j also operates Jefferson Elementary School (272 students) and Jefferson High School (245 students). See the Jefferson Sd 14j district page for the complete list.
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