Enrollment
686
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lodi, New Jersey, enrolling 686 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 686 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lodi School District spends $19,135 per pupil, 23% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lodi School District also operates Lodi High School (906 students) and Wilson School (382 students) alongside Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
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 School compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi School District, which includes Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
$19,135
Per student
-23%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 43.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~686 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle School a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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