- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manitowoc, WI
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550861000975
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550861000975 · Manitowoc, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 10.1:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,385 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.0 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
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,385 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
566 students
- Wilson Middle 478
Wilson Middle
478 students
- Franklin Eleme 356
Franklin Elementary
356 students
- This school 344
Jefferson Elementary
344 students
- Jackson Elemen 336
Jackson Elementary
336 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 344 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 90% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,892
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Manitowoc School District reports $14,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Manitowoc
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 14:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
232 students 11:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
202 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manitowoc, WI. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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?
73.3% 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 38.4% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Jefferson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manitowoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Manitowoc School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students), Washington Middle (566 students), and Wilson Middle (478 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.