- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenosha, WI
Jeffery Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jeffery Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550732000814
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeffery Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 28
- schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeffery Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeffery Elementary ranks #4 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jeffery Elementary held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550732000814 · Kenosha, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.1:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Jeffery Elementary held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Jeffery Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school 338
Jeffery Elementary
338 students
What this shows Jeffery Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeffery Elementary compares
Jeffery 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Jeffery Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeffery Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeffery Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Kenosha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Standard public school
988 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nash Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harborside Academy
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Somers Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Strange Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeffery Elementary
How many students attend Jeffery Elementary?
Jeffery Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeffery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeffery Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeffery Elementary?
31.3% of students at Jeffery Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeffery Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jeffery Elementary is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeffery Elementary?
Jeffery Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Jeffery Elementary rank among schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeffery Elementary ranks #4 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenosha on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Jeffery Elementary, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.