Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1827 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #1827 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
221 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.
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