- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 410671001294 · Jefferson, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 14.8:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Elementary School (272 students)
Jefferson Middle School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
272 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
245 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
178 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Middle School compares
Jefferson Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson Sd 14j reports $17,817 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 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
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 11.
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, 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 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.
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.