Enrollment
409
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 110003000453
Jefferson Ms Academy — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Ms Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Ms Academy compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Ms Academy reports 409 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 409 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding District of Columbia Public Schools spends $36,134 per pupil district-wide, above the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 86.2% from local sources (property taxes), and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Ms Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 66% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,134
per pupil, district-wide
— above District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 409 Top 69% in District of Columbia — larger than 31% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110003000453
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 409:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.2%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for District of Columbia Public Schools, which includes Jefferson Ms Academy.
$36,134
Per student
+4%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 86.2%
Federal 13.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Ms Academy
How many students attend Jefferson Ms Academy?
Jefferson Ms Academy has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ms Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ms Academy is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Ms Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Ms Academy is African American at 87.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Ms Academy?
Jefferson Ms Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.