- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Allis, WI
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551626002108
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 551626002108 · West Allis, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 14.6:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale High (1,134 students)
Jefferson Elementary grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nathan Hale Hi
Nathan Hale High
1,134 students
- Central High
Central High
961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wr
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
902 students
- This school 393
Jefferson Elementary
393 students
- Horace Mann El 384
Horace Mann Elementary
384 students
- Lane Intermedi 381
Lane Intermediate
381 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$15,081
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 32.3%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 10.2%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lane Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in West Allis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Walker Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 13:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
267 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
244 students 15.3:1 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Allis, WI. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary?
69.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in West Allis, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Jefferson Elementary rank among schools in West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Allis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.