- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Rapids, IA
Thomas Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190654000263
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson High School held near 1,575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.1 → 86.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 190654000263 · Cedar Rapids, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,501 enr · 17.5:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
Thomas Jefferson High School held near 1,575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.1 → 86.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
1,648 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,501 students
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,182 students
- Harding Middle
Harding Middle School
710 students
- Taft Middle Sc 593
Taft Middle School
593 students
- Viola Gibson E 565
Viola Gibson Elementary School
565 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson High School reports 1,501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson High School compares
Thomas Jefferson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,501 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,501
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$14,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Thomas Jefferson High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Rapids Comm School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viola Gibson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Cedar Rapids
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Prairie High School
Standard public school
1,766 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
1,648 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
George Washington High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Metro High School
Alternative education program
288 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson High School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has 1,501 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,543 (2022-23) → 1,575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 17.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School?
48.7% of students at Thomas Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson High School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Thomas Jefferson High School rank among high schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids Comm School District also operates John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students), George Washington High School (1,182 students), and Harding Middle School (710 students). See the Cedar Rapids Comm School District district page for the complete list.