- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
P J Jacobs Junior High grew from 661 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 551449001877 · Stevens Point, WI Other · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 14.5:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
P J Jacobs Junior High grew from 661 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
P J Jacobs Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- This school
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- Washington Ele 443
Washington Elementary
443 students
What this shows P J Jacobs Junior High reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How P J Jacobs Junior High compares
P J Jacobs Junior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~709 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.