Serving 212 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary serves the southwest area of Appleton, WI, covering approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
46%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
7%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. View full 21-year historical data
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 #1381 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen Foster Elementary Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
212 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower 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 Appleton Area School District.
School Reviews
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d. run down and in disrepair
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