- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valparaiso, IN
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181197001890
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Valparaiso Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181197001890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 181197001890 · Valparaiso, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 14.4:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Valparaiso High School (2,089 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valparaiso Hig
Valparaiso High School
2,089 students
- Benjamin Frank 823
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
823 students
- This school 632
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
632 students
- Cooks Corners 487
Cooks Corners Elementary School
487 students
- Heavilin Eleme 479
Heavilin Elementary School
479 students
- Flint Lake Ele 476
Flint Lake Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle School reports 632 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Thomas Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valparaiso Community Schools reports $11,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooks Corners Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heavilin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flint Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Valparaiso
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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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?
36.3% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Valparaiso Community Schools also operates Valparaiso High School (2,089 students), Benjamin Franklin Middle School (823 students), and Cooks Corners Elementary School (487 students). See the Valparaiso Community Schools district page for the complete list.