Enrollment
252
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Jefferson Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Jefferson Middle School
West Jefferson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in West Jefferson, Ohio, enrolling 252 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 51 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 252 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson Local also operates Norwood Elementary School (445 students) and West Jefferson High School (279 students) alongside West 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 West Jefferson Middle School compares
West Jefferson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Local, which includes West Jefferson Middle School.
$15,771
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 30.3%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Jefferson on the city page.
Is West Jefferson Middle School a good school?
West Jefferson Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 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.
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