- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edison, NJ
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340450003332
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.7 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 340450003332 · Edison, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
954 enr · 13.4:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.7 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John P. Steven
John P. Stevens High School
2,687 students
- Edison High Sc
Edison High School
2,393 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,206 students
- Herbert Hoover 1,060
Herbert Hoover Middle School
1,060 students
- This school 954
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
954 students
- Lincoln Elemen 946
Lincoln Elementary School
946 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle School reports 954 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
954
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
African American 15.3%
White 11.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Thomas Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Edison Township School District reports $19,865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~954 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has 954 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
28.9% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is Asian at 43.6% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 School rank among middle schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Edison on the city page.
What other schools are in Edison Township School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.