Jefferson Elementary School serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.51, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
8%
9%
White
67%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% WI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
123 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Menasha Joint School District.
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