Enrollment
276
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stevens Point, WI
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551449001872
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+24% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, enrolling 276 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #202.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Stevens Point's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary (443 students): Jefferson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students) and Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▲ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,921
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.5%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stevens Point Area Public School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary.
$13,921
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 47.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Center
Standard public school
373 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Bannach Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mcdill Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 15:1 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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?
47.6% 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 74.2% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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