- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheboygan, WI
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551365001787
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365001787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551365001787 · Sheboygan, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 8.7:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,482 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.8 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
- North High
North High
1,482 students
- South High
South High
1,075 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
617 students
- Urban Middle 568
Urban Middle
568 students
- Early Learning 521
Early Learning Center
521 students
- This school 252
Jefferson Elementary
252 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 252 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 131% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$13,962
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 33.3%
White 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheboygan Area School District reports $13,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | 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
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Sheboygan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
521 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Country Academy - Charter
Standard public school
447 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
337 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheboygan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 8.7:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% 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?
88.8% 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 Asian at 33.3% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #3 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sheboygan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), South High (1,075 students), and Horace Mann Middle (617 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.