- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wausau, WI
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551590002062
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551590002062 · Wausau, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 12:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- This school 372
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
372 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elementary reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary compares
Thomas 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$15,133
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Asian 34.7%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Wausau
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G D Jones Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Hills Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Standard public school
152 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative education program
38 students 6.3:1 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
61.5% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank among schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.