- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Thomas Jefferson High
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510324002070
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson High has class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High ranks #4 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324002070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson High held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 510324002070 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 10.4:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Thomas Jefferson High held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- Armstrong High
Armstrong High
709 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson High reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson High compares
Thomas Jefferson High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 8% in Virginia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.7%
White 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Thomas Jefferson High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armstrong High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Richmond
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Randolph Tucker High
Standard public school
2,132 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Douglas S. Freeman High
Standard public school
1,881 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hermitage High
Standard public school
1,719 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mills E. Godwin High
Standard public school
1,702 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Monacan High
Standard public school
1,644 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Huguenot High
Standard public school
1,469 students 14.1:1 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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson High
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson High?
Thomas Jefferson High has 749 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson High is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson High?
80.4% of students at Thomas Jefferson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson High?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson High is African American at 63.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson High?
Thomas Jefferson High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson High ranks #4 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Jefferson High, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.