- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Jefferson, OH
West Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390482503173
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jefferson Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Jefferson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 252
- students enrolled
West Jefferson Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, OH.
School address
District: Jefferson Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390482503173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Jefferson Middle School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390482503173 · West Jefferson, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwood Elementary School (445 students)
West Jefferson Middle School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwood Elemen
Norwood Elementary School
445 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
279 students
- This school
West Jefferson Middle School
252 students
What this shows West Jefferson Middle School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jefferson Middle School compares
West Jefferson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$17,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, West Jefferson Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Local reports $17,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Jefferson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jefferson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend West Jefferson Middle School?
West Jefferson Middle School has 252 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Jefferson, OH. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Jefferson Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in West Jefferson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jefferson Middle School?
West Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 West Jefferson Middle School rank among public schools in West Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jefferson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson Local?
Besides West Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Local also operates Norwood Elementary School (445 students) and West Jefferson High School (279 students). See the Jefferson Local district page for the complete list.