Enrollment
152
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menasha, 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 550903001056
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
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 smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Menasha · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Menasha, WI.
School address
District: Menasha Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550903001056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+37% 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 combined-grade school in Menasha, Wisconsin, enrolling 152 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Jefferson Elementary is leaner than roughly 92% of Wisconsin schools and 34% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Menasha's public schools, it stands alongside Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students): Jefferson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 11.5:1).
Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students) and Maplewood Middle (676 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 8% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,153
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menasha Joint School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary.
$15,153
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 55.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butte Des Morts Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gegan Elementary | Larger | 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
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Menasha
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clovis Grove Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Butte Des Morts Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Gegan Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Fox Valley Virtual School
Standard public school
90 students 7.5:1 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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menasha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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?
52.6% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
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, 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 Menasha?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Menasha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menasha on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of 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 Menasha Joint School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students), Maplewood Middle (676 students), and Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students). See the Menasha Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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