Enrollment
677
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson Middle
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a large elementary school in Port Washington, Wisconsin, enrolling 677 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Port Washington-Saukville School District also operates Port Washington High (809 students) and Dunwiddie Elementary (324 students) alongside Thomas Jefferson Middle.
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 compares
Thomas Jefferson Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Washington-Saukville School District, which includes Thomas Jefferson Middle.
$13,045
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 43.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~677 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Port Washington on the city page.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 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.
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