At a glance
Reported students
329
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
468
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School: 329 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Trenton. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Trenton Public School District. NCES reports 329 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 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 Black (62.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.5 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
- 78.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic34.3%
- Black62.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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 Trenton Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arthur J. Holland Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
474 reported students
Battle Monument Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
499 reported students
Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
546 reported students
Clara Parker Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
583 reported students
Grant Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
610 reported students
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
650 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Jefferson Intermediate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 04–06 | 546 | under 0.1 mi |
| Arthur J. Holland Middle School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 07–08 | 474 | 0.7 mi |
| Battle Monument Intermediate School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 04–06 | 499 | 1.5 mi |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 07–08 | 650 | 1.8 mi |
| Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Middle · Ewing Township School District | 06–08 | 789 | 2.2 mi |
| Grant Intermediate School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 04–06 | 610 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Trenton Public School District.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School?
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School reported 329 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 329 students and 29.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Trenton Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.4% 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 Intermediate School in?
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School is part of Trenton Public School District, based in Trenton, NJ, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Arthur J. Holland Middle School (0.7 mi), Battle Monument Intermediate School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.