Enrollment
709
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stevens Point, WI
P J Jacobs Junior High
Federal NCES profile for P J Jacobs Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551449001877
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P J Jacobs Junior High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
P J Jacobs Junior High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P J Jacobs Junior High ranks #2 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How P J Jacobs Junior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at P J Jacobs Junior High
P J Jacobs Junior High is a large combined-grade school in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.7% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 709 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Stevens Point's public schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students): P J Jacobs Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 12.2:1).
Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students) and Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students) alongside P J Jacobs Junior High.
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 P J Jacobs Junior High compares
P J Jacobs Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$13,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, P J Jacobs Junior High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stevens Point Area Public School District, which includes P J Jacobs Junior High.
$13,921
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 47.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 P J Jacobs Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P J Jacobs Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Standard public school
757 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Point 4 the Future
Standard public school
406 students
Point of Discovery School
Standard public school
93 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Preschool Options
Special-education school
34 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Juvenile Detention
Alternative education program
8 students 8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about P J Jacobs Junior High
How many students attend P J Jacobs Junior High?
P J Jacobs Junior High has 709 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P J Jacobs Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at P J Jacobs Junior High is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at P J Jacobs Junior High?
29.7% of students at P J Jacobs Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P J Jacobs Junior High?
The largest demographic group at P J Jacobs Junior High is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P J Jacobs Junior High?
P J Jacobs Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does P J Jacobs Junior High rank among schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, P J Jacobs Junior High ranks #2 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
Is P J Jacobs Junior High a good school?
P J Jacobs Junior High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides P J Jacobs Junior High, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (522 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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