- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, WA
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530282000451
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson High School held near 1,786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530282000451 · Auburn, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,810 enr · 23.8:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Federal Way High School (1,665 students)
Thomas Jefferson High School held near 1,786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- Kilo Middle Sc 669
Kilo Middle School
669 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson High School reports 1,810 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,810 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,810
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
White 18.6%
Asian 17.3%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Thomas Jefferson High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kilo Middle 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
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Auburn
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 (~1,810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson High School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has 1,810 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,797 (2022-23) → 1,786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High School is 23.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson High School?
61.9% of students at Thomas Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson High School?
Thomas Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson High School, Federal Way School District also operates Federal Way High School (1,665 students), Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students), and Decatur High School (1,352 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.