Enrollment
808
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winston-Salem, NC
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370150002449
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Winston-Salem · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Winston-Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150002449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson Middle
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, enrolling 808 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 808 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #237.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winston-Salem's middle schools, it stands alongside Clemmons Middle School (1,092 students): Thomas Jefferson Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 18.2:1).
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students) and Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students) alongside Thomas Jefferson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Jefferson Middle compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
African American 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Thomas Jefferson Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, which includes Thomas Jefferson Middle.
$13,036
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 52.1%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Higher 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
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Winston-Salem
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Clemmons Middle School
Standard public school
1,092 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Middle
Standard public school
857 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Middle
Standard public school
727 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Flat Rock Middle
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~808 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winston-Salem, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
40.0% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Winston-Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson Middle rank among middle schools in Winston-Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Winston-Salem, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Winston-Salem on the city page.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.
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