- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson, WI
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550705000777
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, WI.
School address
District: Jefferson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550705000777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
East Elementary shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 550705000777 · Jefferson, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 12.9:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High (603 students)
East Elementary shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High
603 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
349 students
- This school
East Elementary
283 students
- West Elementar 233
West Elementary
233 students
- Sullivan Eleme 144
Sullivan Elementary
144 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, East Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson School District reports $15,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jefferson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson, WI. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary?
37.3% of students at East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Jefferson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jefferson, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson School District?
Besides East Elementary, Jefferson School District also operates Jefferson High (603 students), Jefferson Middle (349 students), and West Elementary (233 students). See the Jefferson School District district page for the complete list.