Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Lighthouse 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
22%
9%
White
33%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School is ranked #995 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School?
433 students attend Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School?
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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