- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Ridge, TN
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470324001394
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 717
- students enrolled
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Oak Ridge, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470324001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 470324001394 · Oak Ridge, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students)
Jefferson Middle School held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Ridge High
Oak Ridge High School
1,635 students
- Robertsville M
Robertsville Middle School
768 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
717 students
- Linden Element 524
Linden Elementary
524 students
- Woodland Eleme 426
Woodland Elementary
426 students
- Willow Brook E 411
Willow Brook Elementary
411 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 717 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Oak Ridge reports $13,761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elementary | 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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Ridge
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robertsville Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Linden Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Willow Brook Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Glenwood Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Ridge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 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 White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 elementary schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Oak Ridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oak Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Ridge?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Oak Ridge also operates Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students), Robertsville Middle School (768 students), and Linden Elementary (524 students). See the Oak Ridge district page for the complete list.