- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dubuque, IA
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190948000612
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 190948000612 · Dubuque, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 7.7:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- This school 402
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
402 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle School compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 2% in Iowa - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
African American 18.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Thomas Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Dubuque
2 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has 402 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dubuque, IA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 7.7:1, which is 48% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 51% 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 School?
56.9% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Dubuque, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dubuque on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.