Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2016)

30 Phipps Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(14-15)
40-49%
44%
(14-15)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% WI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
150 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Rice Lake Area School District.

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