- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530618000925 · Olympia, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 19.3:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Jefferson Middle School shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- This school 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary
434 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 462 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 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 methodology
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
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,322
- 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
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 (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.