- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kearns, UT
Thomas Jefferson Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000871
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Jr High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Jr High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Jr High held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 490036000871 · Kearns, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
915 enr · 20.8:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Thomas Jefferson Jr High held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 915
Thomas Jefferson Jr High
915 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Jr High reports 915 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Jr High compares
Thomas Jefferson Jr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 39% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 915 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
915
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 915 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
White 38.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Thomas Jefferson Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~915 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Jr High
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Jr High?
Thomas Jefferson Jr High has 915 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kearns, UT. CCD year-over-year: 989 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Jr High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% higher 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 Jr High?
38.9% of students at Thomas Jefferson Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Jr High?
Thomas Jefferson Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Jr High rank among public schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Jr High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Kearns, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kearns on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Jr High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.