- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Council Bluffs, 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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190822000435
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Council Bluffs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190822000435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson High School held near 1,206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 190822000435 · Council Bluffs, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,146 enr · 17.9:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students)
Thomas Jefferson High School held near 1,206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 64.1 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
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
1,333 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,146 students
- Gerald W Kirn
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
913 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
855 students
- College View E 488
College View Elementary
488 students
- Roosevelt Elem 455
Roosevelt Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson High School reports 1,146 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Iowa - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$15,071
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Thomas Jefferson High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Bluffs Comm School District reports $15,071 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerald W Kirn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College View Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Council Bluffs
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson High School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a high school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,243 (2022-23) → 1,206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 17.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School?
54.1% 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 69.1% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Thomas Jefferson High School rank among high schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs Comm School District also operates Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students), Gerald W Kirn Middle School (913 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (855 students). See the Council Bluffs Comm School District district page for the complete list.