- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cudahy, WI
Jones Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jones Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550306000339
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Cudahy · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cudahy, WI.
School address
District: Cudahy School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550306000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Jones Elementary grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 550306000339 · Cudahy, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 12.2:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cudahy High (644 students)
Jones Elementary grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Jones Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cudahy High
Cudahy High
644 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary
403 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
312 students
- Cudahy Middle 247
Cudahy Middle
247 students
- Kosciuszko Ele 208
Kosciuszko Elementary
208 students
- This school 171
Jones Elementary
171 students
What this shows Jones Elementary reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Elementary compares
Jones Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$16,434
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 7.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Jones Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cudahy School District reports $16,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jones Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudahy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cudahy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Cudahy
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Elementary
How many students attend Jones Elementary?
Jones Elementary has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cudahy, WI. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Jones Elementary?
53.8% of students at Jones Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jones Elementary is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Cudahy, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Elementary?
Jones Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jones Elementary rank among schools in Cudahy?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cudahy, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cudahy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cudahy School District?
Besides Jones Elementary, Cudahy School District also operates Cudahy High (644 students), Mitchell Elementary (403 students), and Lincoln Elementary (312 students). See the Cudahy School District district page for the complete list.