- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jefferson City, MO
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291619000495
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Missouri
NCES ID 291619000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle shrank from 957 students in 2022-23 to 889 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 291619000495 · Jefferson City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 12:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson City High (1,353 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle shrank from 957 students in 2022-23 to 889 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson City
Jefferson City High
1,353 students
- Capital City H
Capital City High School
1,314 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Middle
966 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Middle
927 students
- Clarence Lawso 440
Clarence Lawson Elem.
440 students
- Pioneer Trail 396
Pioneer Trail Elementary
396 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$12,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Thomas Jefferson Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson City reports $12,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Lawson Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Trail Elementary | Smaller | 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
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has 927 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Middle?
40.6% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Jefferson City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle, Jefferson City also operates Jefferson City High (1,353 students), Capital City High School (1,314 students), and Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.