- Enrollment
- 1,292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamestown, NY
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361563001351
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Jamestown, NY.
School address
District: Jamestown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361563001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle School grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 361563001351 · Jamestown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 9.5:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jamestown High School (1,292 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle School grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High School
1,292 students
- Milton J Fletc 509
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
509 students
- George Washing 455
George Washington Middle School
455 students
- This school 419
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
419 students
- Abraham Lincol 377
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
377 students
- Carlyle C Ring 373
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle School compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$19,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Jamestown City School District reports $19,952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton J Fletcher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlyle C Ring Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamestown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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?
78.8% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 elementary schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Jamestown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jamestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Jamestown City School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Jamestown City School District also operates Jamestown High School (1,292 students), Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (509 students), and George Washington Middle School (455 students). See the Jamestown City School District district page for the complete list.