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Public middle school · ARDMORE

JEFFERSON ES

Grades 05–06 · Ardmore, OK · NCES 400318029631

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

396

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

14.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

26.5:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Oklahoma middle enrollment

63th percentile

Compared with 358 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

397

JEFFERSON ES: 396 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

26.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about JEFFERSON ES

JEFFERSON ES is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Ardmore. It is one of 6 current school records connected to ARDMORE. NCES reports 396 students for 2024–25.

Among 358 middle schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 310 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.5:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.3:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (29.3%) and White (28%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking JEFFERSON ES

  1. 1How do the reported 26.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
19.2%
Students with disabilities
14.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
99.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White28%
  • Hispanic29.3%
  • Black10.4%
  • Asian0.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native8.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial22.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

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312 reported students

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398 reported students

LINCOLN ES

Elementary · Grades 03–04

409 reported students

WILL ROGERS ES

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

324 reported students

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High · Grades 09–12

707 reported students

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