At a glance
Reported students
621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
614
Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hoffman Est. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Palatine CCSD 15. NCES reports 621 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.1%) and Asian (30.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.1%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black2.9%
- Asian30.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Palatine CCSD 15
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walter R Sundling Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
679 reported students
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
468 reported students
Winston Campus Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
847 reported students
Plum Grove Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,128 reported students
Central Road Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
620 reported students
Lake Louise Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
608 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower JHS Middle · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | 07–08 | 662 | 2 mi |
| Plum Grove Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 1,128 | 2.8 mi |
| Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps Middle · Barrington CUSD 220 | 06–08 | 980 | 2.9 mi |
| Helen Keller JHS Middle · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | 06–08 | 617 | 3.5 mi |
| Walter R Sundling Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 679 | 3.6 mi |
| Winston Campus Middle School Middle · Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 847 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Palatine CCSD 15.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School reported 621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 621 students and 41.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palatine CCSD 15 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School in?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of Palatine CCSD 15, based in Palatine, IL, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dwight D Eisenhower JHS (2 mi), Plum Grove Middle School (2.8 mi), Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.