- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wausau, WI
G D Jones Elementary
Federal NCES profile for G D Jones Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551590002049
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G D Jones Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
G D Jones Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G D Jones Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
G D Jones Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 551590002049 · Wausau, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 14.1:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
G D Jones Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
G D Jones Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- This school 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- Riverview Elem 445
Riverview Elementary
445 students
What this shows G D Jones Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How G D Jones Elementary compares
G D Jones Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,133
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Asian 31.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, G D Jones Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G D Jones Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G D Jones Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Wausau
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Hills Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Standard public school
152 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative education program
38 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about G D Jones Elementary
How many students attend G D Jones Elementary?
G D Jones Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G D Jones Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G D Jones Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 G D Jones Elementary?
49.2% of students at G D Jones Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G D Jones Elementary?
The largest demographic group at G D Jones Elementary is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G D Jones Elementary?
G D Jones Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 G D Jones Elementary rank among schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, G D Jones Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides G D Jones Elementary, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.