- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oshkosh, WI
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551119001487
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 551119001487 · Oshkosh, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.3:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,623 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.1 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
- West High
West High
1,623 students
- North High
North High
1,266 students
- Merrill Middle
Merrill Middle
832 students
- Webster Stanle 573
Webster Stanley Elementary
573 students
- Ready 4 Learni 522
Ready 4 Learning School
522 students
- This school 260
Jefferson Elementary
260 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 260 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 8.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oshkosh Area School District reports $15,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | 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
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Oshkosh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oaklawn Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 13:1 students per teacher
Read Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
E Cook Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Merrill Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oshkosh, WI. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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?
64.5% 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 59.6% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 elementary schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Oshkosh, 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 Oshkosh on the city page.
What other schools are in Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.