Enrollment
349
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jefferson, WI
Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550705000779
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, WI.
School address
District: Jefferson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550705000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Middle
Jefferson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Jefferson, Wisconsin, enrolling 349 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 515 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 71 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 349 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson School District also operates Jefferson High (603 students) and East Elementary (283 students) alongside Jefferson Middle.
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 compares
Jefferson Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Jefferson Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson School District, which includes Jefferson Middle.
$15,075
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 42.9%
Federal 9.9%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle has 349 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jefferson, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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?
33.2% of students at Jefferson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Jefferson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, WI. 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 a good school?
Jefferson Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin 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 School District?
Besides Jefferson Middle, Jefferson School District also operates Jefferson High (603 students), East Elementary (283 students), and West Elementary (233 students). See the Jefferson School District district page for the complete list.
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