At a glance
Reported students
419
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377
Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 419 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Jamestown. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Jamestown City School District. NCES reports 419 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 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 (58.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.7%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. 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 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.64 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.9%
- Hispanic26.7%
- Black3.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.8%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jamestown City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
455 reported students
Persell Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
373 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
377 reported students
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
373 reported students
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
509 reported students
Samuel G Love Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton V Bush Elementary School Elementary · Jamestown City School District | PK–04 | 283 | 1 mi |
| Milton J Fletcher Elementary School Elementary · Jamestown City School District | PK–04 | 509 | 1.1 mi |
| Jamestown High School High · Jamestown City School District | 09–12 | 1,292 | 1.5 mi |
| Persell Middle School Middle · Jamestown City School District | 05–08 | 373 | 1.7 mi |
| George Washington Middle School Middle · Jamestown City School District | 05–08 | 455 | 2.4 mi |
| Southwestern Middle School Middle · Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown | 06–08 | 266 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jamestown City School District.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 407 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 419 students and 50.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. 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 Jamestown City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. 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 Jamestown City School District, based in Jamestown, NY, which operates 9 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 Clinton V Bush Elementary School (1 mi), Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (1.1 mi), Jamestown High School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.