Jefferson Elementary School
- Jefferson Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Jefferson Elementary School places 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%)
School Overview
- Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1322 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 12% |
| Black | 8% | 9% |
| White | 65% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Appleton Area School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Wilson Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Appleton Cooperative Educational Center (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Appleton Wilson Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 391 students
0.5 miles
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920)832-6226 0.5 7-8 391 - Appleton Appleton Cooperative Educational Center Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 3 students
0.7 miles
320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)832-4396 0.7 4-12 3 - Appleton Renaissance School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 175 students
0.7 miles
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920)832-5708 0.7 9-12 175 - Appleton West High School Grades: 9-12 | 1082 students
0.7 miles
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920)832-6219 0.7 9-12 1082 - Appleton Appleton Technical Academy Vocational School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 69 students
0.9 miles
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920)832-6234 0.9 9-12 69
School Reviews
| 2 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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