Enrollment
462
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olympia, WA
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530618000925
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Olympia, Washington, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #454, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1127 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students) and Capital High School (1,322 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 13.3%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olympia School District, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$16,521
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olympia, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Middle School?
50.1% of students at Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Middle School rank among middle schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Olympia on the city page.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
Jefferson Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington 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 Olympia School District?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.
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