- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, DC
Jefferson Ms Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Ms Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 110003000453
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Ms Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of District of Columbia schools.
- #18 of 19
- middle schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 409
- students enrolled
Jefferson Ms Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Ms Academy ranks #18 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Jefferson Ms Academy grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 110003000453 · Washington, DC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Jefferson Ms Academy grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Ms Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 409
Jefferson Ms Academy
409 students
What this shows Jefferson Ms Academy reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Ms Academy compares
Jefferson Ms Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 70% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Jefferson Ms Academy is less mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Ms Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Ms Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Washington
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Deal Ms
Standard public school
1,462 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hardy Ms
Standard public school
631 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ida B. Wells Ms
Standard public school
521 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Macfarland Ms
Standard public school
486 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Standard public school
460 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Eliot-Hine Ms
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ms Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ms Academy is 12.8:1, which is 4% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Ms Academy?
Jefferson Ms Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Ms Academy rank among middle schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Ms Academy ranks #18 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Jefferson Ms Academy, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.