Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,025 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1404 out of 2025 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 12% |
| Black | 12% | 9% |
| White | 64% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Appleton Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Appleton Cooperative Educational Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fox River Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Appleton Fox River Academy Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 116 students10
0.0 miles
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 997-1399 0 K-8 116 - Appleton Wilson Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 393 students10
0.5 miles
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226 0.5 7-8 393 - Appleton Appleton Cooperative Educational Center Alternative School Grades: 4-12 | 4 students
0.7 miles
320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396 0.7 4-12 4 - Appleton Renaissance School Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 159 students10
0.7 miles
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-5708 0.7 9-12 159 - Appleton West High School Math: 19% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,151 student10
0.7 miles
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219 0.7 9-12 1,151
School Reviews
| 2 1/25/2011 a. advanced children will be left doing normal work.
d. run down and in disrepair
e. parental involvement is discouraged by teachers and office staff alike.
some teachers treat children and parents both like they are not worth the time or space they take up. - Posted by Parent - lacey |
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