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Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade with a total enrollment of 360 students. The school is part of the Manitowoc School District, which is ranked 391 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with significantly below-average academic performance on the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.5% to 34.3% over the past five school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Manitowoc School District, such as Riverview Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jackson Elementary, and Monroe Elementary, generally perform better academically than Jefferson Elementary, despite also having higher percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by the students at Jefferson Elementary may require a more targeted and comprehensive approach.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1415 Division St
       Manitowoc, WI  54220-6198

(920) 663-9530

District: Manitowoc School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
942nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,815 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Middle
High:    Lincoln High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.1%
Hispanic:
31.0%
Asian:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks worse than 88.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Manitowoc School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jefferson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.1%), Hispanic (31%), Asian (18.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Manitowoc School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 11, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Manitowoc School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $13,815. 3 elementary schools in the Manitowoc School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 942nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Manitowoc School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manitowoc School District 391st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.53 473rd 633 25.3%
2005 33.49 484th 632 23.4%
2006 30.06 572nd 712 19.7%
2007 19.90 601st 689 12.8%
2008 18.90 911th 1021 10.8%
2009 21.63 911th 1030 11.6%
2010 19.42 931st 1045 10.9%
2011 23.84 919th 1046 12.1%
2012 35.95 840th 1045 19.6%
2013 21.18 915th 1053 13.1%
2014 33.74 842nd 1061 20.6%
2015 29.62 869th 1076 19.2%
2016 18.37 912th 1075 15.2%
2017 17.26 920th 1071 14.1%
2018 16.71 886th 1025 13.6%
2019 18.71 890th 1037 14.2%
2021 16.03 905th 1050 13.8%
2022 22.28 886th 1067 17.0%
2023 19.70 891st 1067 16.5%
2024 11.20 942nd 1061 11.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.99 53rd 76 30.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.83 199th 287 30.7%
2019 26.70 236th 275 14.2%
2021 32.64 162nd 222 27.0%
2022 47.64 109th 248 56.0%
2023 39.98 142nd 249 43.0%
2024 25.69 232nd 269 13.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 590th 721 18.2%
2019 25.43 596th 742 19.7%
2021 29.12 550th 746 26.3%
2022 48.70 341st 748 54.4%
2023 27.45 590th 770 23.4%
2024 18.93 691st 790 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.36 779th 854 8.8%
2019 21.93 773rd 874 11.6%
2021 26.30 687th 847 18.9%
2022 36.31 599th 859 30.3%
2023 21.44 768th 871 11.8%
2024 9.86 827th 866 4.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.49 840th 997 15.7%
2019 25.79 816th 1002 18.6%
2021 17.63 867th 1004 13.6%
2022 17.00 884th 1017 13.1%
2023 22.12 837th 1010 17.1%
2024 19.64 848th 1011 16.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.07 873rd 997 12.4%
2019 15.63 880th 1002 12.2%
2021 19.91 850th 1003 15.3%
2022 31.64 773rd 1017 24.0%
2023 19.58 846th 1011 16.3%
2024 8.14 925th 1012 8.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.46 98th 107 8.4%
2019 18.99 104th 122 14.8%
2021 19.76 94th 106 11.3%
2022 26.24 77th 110 30.0%
2023 26.32 86th 116 25.9%
2024 24.45 97th 123 21.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.30 160th 161 0.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.31 202nd 271 25.5%
2019 31.26 195th 266 26.7%
2021 20.98 249th 274 9.1%
2022 35.66 187th 296 36.8%
2023 24.98 234th 290 19.3%
2024 10.53 321st 331 3.0%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.15 627th 686 8.6%
2019 25.31 603rd 718 16.0%
2021 16.46 630th 699 9.9%
2022 21.09 604th 704 14.2%
2023 22.60 609th 715 14.8%
2024 3.16 720th 727 1.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 347 8 24 10 7 n/a n/a 0 396
1989 345 1 39 3 8 n/a n/a 0 396
1990 348 3 63 8 4 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 349 4 54 6 6 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 346 7 58 5 6 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 322 2 51 10 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 307 4 61 6 6 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 342 3 78 8 6 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 342 3 78 8 6 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 360 3 98 15 6 n/a n/a 0 482
1998 315 4 120 13 6 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 310 1 124 18 8 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 318 7 106 15 5 n/a n/a 0 451
2001 319 7 101 31 5 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 290 10 85 38 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 290 10 85 38 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 286 15 77 45 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 271 15 65 55 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 276 21 74 57 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2007 258 28 61 60 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 261 26 64 57 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2009 254 20 66 67 4 n/a n/a 0 411
2010 245 21 71 78 5 n/a n/a 0 420
2011 226 16 61 84 3 0 17 0 407
2012 233 19 71 90 3 0 17 0 433
2013 206 18 67 97 3 0 18 0 409
2014 194 24 60 85 2 0 15 0 380
2015 189 14 55 104 2 0 19 0 383
2016 192 11 62 103 2 0 24 0 394
2017 169 18 70 99 4 0 21 0 381
2018 173 20 54 118 3 0 28 0 396
2019 175 23 64 118 6 0 37 0 423
2020 156 23 62 94 2 0 38 0 375
2021 158 24 62 85 5 0 36 0 370
2022 154 23 64 89 5 0 30 0 365
2023 148 14 63 99 3 0 33 0 360
2024 134 9 65 109 2 0 33 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 20.5 19.3 0
1989 396 20.9 18.9 0
1990 426 15.5 27.4 0
1991 419 18.6 22.5 0
1992 422 18.7 22.5 n/a
1993 387 21.8 17.8 0
1994 384 21.2 18.1 0
1995 437 23.5 18.6 n/a
1996 437 23.5 18.6 n/a
1997 482 26.0 18.5 0
1998 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1999 461 27.0 17.1 n/a
2000 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
2001 463 29.0 16.0 n/a
2002 425 30.5 13.9 n/a
2003 425 30.5 13.9 n/a
2004 426 29.5 14.4 0
2005 409 30.5 13.4 n/a
2006 430 31.1 13.8 n/a
2007 410 31.1 13.2 59.3
2008 411 29.8 13.8 60.3
2009 411 29.3 14.0 60.6
2010 420 32.4 12.9 69
2011 407 33.9 12.0 72.5
2012 433 28.6 15.1 74.6
2013 409 34.1 11.9 78.7
2014 380 32.9 11.5 72.1
2015 383 n/a n/a 74.7
2016 394 32.0 12.3 75.4
2017 381 36.1 10.5 71.1
2018 396 36.2 10.9 73.2
2019 423 35.8 11.8 68.6
2020 375 35.8 10.4 67.2
2021 370 35.3 10.4 71.1
2022 365 34.3 10.6 73.7
2023 360 34.3 10.4 73.3
2024 352 32.0 11.0 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 20.5 19.3 0
1989 396 20.9 18.9 0
1990 426 15.5 27.4 0
1991 419 18.6 22.5 0
1992 422 18.7 22.5 n/a
1993 387 21.8 17.8 0
1994 384 21.2 18.1 0
1995 437 23.5 18.6 n/a
1996 437 23.5 18.6 n/a
1997 482 26.0 18.5 0
1998 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1999 461 27.0 17.1 n/a
2000 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
2001 463 29.0 16.0 n/a
2002 425 30.5 13.9 n/a
2003 425 30.5 13.9 n/a
2004 426 29.5 14.4 0
2005 409 30.5 13.4 n/a
2006 430 31.1 13.8 n/a
2007 410 31.1 13.2 59.3
2008 411 29.8 13.8 60.3
2009 411 29.3 14.0 60.6
2010 420 32.4 12.9 69
2011 407 33.9 12.0 72.5
2012 433 28.6 15.1 74.6
2013 409 34.1 11.9 78.7
2014 380 32.9 11.5 72.1
2015 383 n/a n/a 74.7
2016 394 32.0 12.3 75.4
2017 381 36.1 10.5 71.1
2018 396 36.2 10.9 73.2
2019 423 35.8 11.8 68.6
2020 375 35.8 10.4 67.2
2021 370 35.3 10.4 71.1
2022 365 34.3 10.6 73.7
2023 360 34.3 10.4 73.3
2024 352 32.0 11.0 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $735 (6.2%) $11,205 (93.8%) $11,941
2020 $1,082 (8.1%) $12,212 (91.9%) $13,293
2021 $1,423 (10.3%) $12,393 (89.7%) $13,815

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 890th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 891st of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)23.722
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manitowoc School District)29.328.4
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)33.934
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manitowoc School District)32.340.6
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)31.810.7
 21.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manitowoc School District)37.731.1
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)31.821.1
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manitowoc School District)38.631.6
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Elementary)33.335.1
 1.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Manitowoc School District)43.648
 4.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)36.431.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Manitowoc School District)45.542.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)16.121.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manitowoc School District)36.226.8
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)27.237.5
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manitowoc School District)36.741.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students423360
 14.9%
African American2314
 39.1%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian6463
 1.6%
Hispanic11899
 16.1%
Pacific Islander00
White175148
 15.4%
Two or More Races3733
 10.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.6%73.3%
 4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 38% White, 31% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Jefferson Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle
High : Lincoln High


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