Enrollment
222
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauwatosa, WI
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551599002081
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, enrolling 222 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 331 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wauwatosa's public schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (396 students): Jefferson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 14.1:1).
Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students) and West High (986 students) alongside Jefferson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauwatosa School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary.
$12,702
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.6%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Wauwatosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 16:1 students per teacher
Underwood Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
285 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Jefferson Elementary?
21.4% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary rank among schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #5 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauwatosa on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Longfellow Middle (782 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.
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