- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lodi, 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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340885000556
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 62
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 near the New Jersey median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lodi, NJ.
School address
District: Lodi School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340885000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.3 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340885000556 · Lodi, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 12.5:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lodi High School (906 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.3 → 60.2 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
- Lodi High Scho
Lodi High School
906 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
686 students
- Wilson School
Wilson School
382 students
- Washington Sch 358
Washington School
358 students
- Hilltop School 337
Hilltop School
337 students
- Columbus Schoo 265
Columbus School
265 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle School reports 686 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,337
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 20.6%
Asian 7.4%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Thomas Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Lodi School District reports $19,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus School | Smaller | 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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lodi, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
39.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Lodi, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
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 public schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lodi, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Lodi School District also operates Lodi High School (906 students), Wilson School (382 students), and Washington School (358 students). See the Lodi School District district page for the complete list.