- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wasco, CA
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064140006847
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Wasco · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Wasco, CA.
School address
District: Wasco Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064140006847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 064140006847 · Wasco, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 20.4:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Avenue Middle (631 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Avenue Mi
Palm Avenue Middle
631 students
- John L. Prueit
John L. Prueitt Elementary
621 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Middle
591 students
- James a. Forre
James a. Forrest Elementary
576 students
- Karl F. Clemen
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
551 students
- Teresa Burke E
Teresa Burke Elementary
503 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$20,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
White 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Thomas Jefferson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Wasco Union Elementary reports $20,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Avenue Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L. Prueitt Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James a. Forrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karl F. Clemens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teresa Burke Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Wasco
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wasco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Middle?
88.2% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Wasco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle 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 Middle rank among public schools in Wasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Wasco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Wasco Union Elementary?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle, Wasco Union Elementary also operates Palm Avenue Middle (631 students), John L. Prueitt Elementary (621 students), and James a. Forrest Elementary (576 students). See the Wasco Union Elementary district page for the complete list.