- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Jefferson Ms
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421611000340
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Ms earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Ms has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Ms ranks #4 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Mt Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421611000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Jefferson Ms held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 421611000340 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 11.3:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students)
Jefferson Ms held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Lebanon Shs
Mt Lebanon Shs
1,772 students
- Mellon Ms 661
Mellon Ms
661 students
- This school 621
Jefferson Ms
621 students
- Washington El 416
Washington El Sch
416 students
- Lincoln El Sch 414
Lincoln El Sch
414 students
- Howe El Sch 398
Howe El Sch
398 students
What this shows Jefferson Ms reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Ms compares
Jefferson Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 73% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Jefferson Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mt Lebanon Sd reports $18,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mellon Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Ms
How many students attend Jefferson Ms?
Jefferson Ms has 621 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ms is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 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 Ms?
15.4% of students at Jefferson Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Ms?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Ms is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Ms?
Jefferson Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Ms ranks #4 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Besides Jefferson Ms, Mt Lebanon Sd also operates Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students), Mellon Ms (661 students), and Washington El Sch (416 students). See the Mt Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.