- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaver Dam, WI
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550096000125
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Beaver Dam · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- 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 #2 of 4 schools in Beaver Dam, WI.
School address
District: Beaver Dam Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550096000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550096000125 · Beaver Dam, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 12.1:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Dam High (1,031 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.5 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
- Beaver Dam Hig
Beaver Dam High
1,031 students
- Beaver Dam Mid
Beaver Dam Middle
633 students
- Prairie View E 337
Prairie View Elementary
337 students
- This school 328
Jefferson Elementary
328 students
- Washington Ele 260
Washington Elementary
260 students
- Lincoln Elemen 201
Lincoln Elementary
201 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Beaver Dam Unified School District reports $13,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Beaver Dam
3 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaver Dam, WI. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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?
52.0% 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 57.3% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Beaver Dam?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Beaver Dam, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaver Dam on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Beaver Dam Unified School District also operates Beaver Dam High (1,031 students), Beaver Dam Middle (633 students), and Prairie View Elementary (337 students). See the Beaver Dam Unified School District district page for the complete list.