- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Washington, WI
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551200001570
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Port Washington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Port Washington, WI.
School address
District: Port Washington-Saukville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551200001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Middle held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.7 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551200001570 · Port Washington, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 12.3:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Washington High (809 students)
Thomas Jefferson Middle held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.7 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Washingto
Port Washington High
809 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Middle
677 students
- Dunwiddie Elem
Dunwiddie Elementary
324 students
- Saukville Elem 303
Saukville Elementary
303 students
- Lincoln Elemen 302
Lincoln Elementary
302 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Middle reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$13,300
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Thomas Jefferson Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Port Washington-Saukville School District reports $13,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwiddie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saukville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Washington, WI. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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?
23.0% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Middle is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Port Washington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 rank among public schools in Port Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Port Washington, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Middle, Port Washington-Saukville School District also operates Port Washington High (809 students), Dunwiddie Elementary (324 students), and Saukville Elementary (303 students). See the Port Washington-Saukville School District district page for the complete list.