Enrollment
344
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+90% 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 higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, enrolling 344 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Jefferson Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of Wisconsin schools and 30% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 73.3% of students qualify for free meals, 90% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Manitowoc's elementary schools, it stands alongside Franklin Elementary (356 students): Jefferson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.1:1 vs 9.4:1).
Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students) and Washington Middle (566 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manitowoc School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary.
$14,717
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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