Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving 384 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Wausau School District.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary has consistently outperformed the Wausau School District and the state of Wisconsin in Mathematics, with 80.95% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better compared to 64% for the district and 56.58% for the state. The school's performance in English Language Arts has been more mixed, with some grades above and others below district and state averages. Thomas Jefferson has also shown strong performance in specific student subgroups, such as female students, Asian students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.9% to 28.7%, which is an area for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Rib Mountain Elementary and Stettin Elementary stand out as higher-performing, while schools like Lincoln Elementary, G.D. Jones Elementary, and Franklin Elementary have generally lower performance. Thomas Jefferson Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's performance and the need for additional resources and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 W Randolph St
       Wausau, WI  54401-2501


(715) 261-0175

District: Wausau School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,122 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Muir Middle
High:    West High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.1%
Asian:
35.2%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wausau School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (45.1%), Asian (35.2%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 12. 7 elementary schools in the Wausau School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is $15,122, which is the 7th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Wausau School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary 342nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wausau School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau School District 241st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.51 409th 632 35.3%
2006 46.44 483rd 712 32.2%
2007 44.24 488th 689 29.2%
2008 34.60 812th 1021 20.5%
2009 40.07 777th 1030 24.6%
2010 43.33 747th 1045 28.5%
2011 57.28 534th 1046 48.9%
2012 53.10 617th 1045 41.0%
2013 35.52 810th 1053 23.1%
2014 37.77 799th 1061 24.7%
2015 48.21 655th 1076 39.1%
2016 38.47 747th 1075 30.5%
2017 32.90 800th 1071 25.3%
2018 38.89 703rd 1025 31.4%
2019 66.20 338th 1037 67.4%
2021 52.86 542nd 1050 48.4%
2022 60.23 447th 1067 58.1%
2023 67.71 330th 1067 69.1%
2024 68.65 342nd 1061 67.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.24 82nd 287 71.4%
2019 91.56 9th 275 96.7%
2021 62.14 51st 222 77.0%
2022 68.01 42nd 248 83.1%
2023 86.86 12th 249 95.2%
2024 78.31 32nd 269 88.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.36 443rd 721 38.6%
2022 28.01 577th 748 22.9%
2023 56.79 274th 770 64.4%
2024 44.16 423rd 790 46.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.85 538th 854 37.0%
2019 75.10 117th 874 86.6%
2021 53.66 348th 847 58.9%
2022 68.86 177th 859 79.4%
2023 84.47 49th 871 94.4%
2024 77.70 104th 866 88.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.82 654th 997 34.4%
2019 71.13 252nd 1002 74.9%
2021 44.08 615th 1004 38.7%
2022 59.51 421st 1017 58.6%
2023 71.21 261st 1010 74.2%
2024 76.98 185th 1011 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.36 713th 997 28.5%
2019 57.08 443rd 1002 55.8%
2021 60.17 409th 1003 59.2%
2022 59.90 401st 1017 60.6%
2023 61.54 408th 1011 59.6%
2024 59.26 467th 1012 53.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.14 68th 107 36.4%
2019 64.01 43rd 122 64.8%
2021 39.28 47th 106 55.7%
2022 42.47 55th 110 50.0%
2023 52.70 46th 116 60.3%
2024 61.63 43rd 123 65.0%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.40 394th 686 42.6%
2019 73.77 145th 718 79.8%
2021 80.86 84th 699 88.0%
2022 73.58 151st 704 78.6%
2023 70.87 174th 715 75.7%
2024 63.96 252nd 727 65.3%
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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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 2 9 1 5 n/a n/a 0 347
1989 331 2 13 n/a 4 n/a n/a 0 350
1990 315 0 17 1 3 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 309 0 20 2 2 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 309 0 20 0 5 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 316 0 23 3 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 246 1 62 2 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 173 0 128 1 3 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 173 0 128 1 3 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 177 0 113 2 3 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 253 0 138 4 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 276 3 124 5 6 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 260 3 126 1 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2001 186 2 130 0 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 185 0 127 5 3 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 185 0 127 5 3 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 157 1 99 12 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 165 7 95 16 3 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 165 5 84 24 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 180 13 67 25 2 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 171 13 66 34 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2009 168 16 70 31 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 176 8 72 34 4 n/a n/a 0 294
2011 155 12 91 40 0 1 13 0 312
2012 150 14 89 48 0 0 8 0 309
2013 141 16 96 65 3 0 17 0 338
2014 156 17 104 78 3 0 24 0 382
2015 154 17 124 79 3 0 21 0 398
2016 142 11 120 91 3 0 25 0 392
2017 180 11 147 103 4 0 27 0 472
2018 169 3 159 53 5 0 26 0 415
2019 168 8 161 62 5 0 22 0 426
2020 177 5 137 45 4 0 26 0 394
2021 138 9 133 42 3 0 26 0 351
2022 173 8 138 28 1 0 37 0 385
2023 173 8 135 26 1 0 41 0 384

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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 18.7 18.5 13
1989 350 18.0 19.4 12.3
1990 336 15.3 21.9 12.8
1991 333 15.1 22.0 15.3
1992 334 16.1 20.7 17.1
1993 344 18.3 18.8 22.7
1994 312 19.8 15.8 22.1
1995 305 18.3 16.7 25.9
1996 305 18.3 16.7 25.9
1997 295 17.0 17.4 26.4
1998 396 24.0 16.5 27.8
1999 414 27.0 15.3 34.5
2000 393 28.9 13.6 32.3
2001 319 24.8 12.9 32.6
2002 320 29.5 10.8 56.3
2003 320 29.5 10.8 56.3
2004 273 27.0 10.1 52
2005 286 27.2 10.5 n/a
2006 279 28.0 10.0 n/a
2007 287 27.9 10.3 53.7
2008 284 25.7 11.1 53.5
2009 288 27.7 10.4 64.9
2010 294 26.9 10.9 67
2011 312 26.0 11.9 74
2012 309 27.8 11.1 76.4
2013 338 29.6 11.3 77.8
2014 382 33.2 11.5 78.5
2015 398 n/a n/a 78.9
2016 392 35.0 11.2 73.2
2017 472 39.2 12.0 74.4
2018 415 35.1 11.7 66.3
2019 426 35.0 12.1 66.7
2020 394 32.4 12.1 56.1
2021 351 30.9 11.3 61.3
2022 385 30.9 12.4 55.6
2023 384 31.8 12.0 61.5

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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 18.7 18.5 13
1989 350 18.0 19.4 12.3
1990 336 15.3 21.9 12.8
1991 333 15.1 22.0 15.3
1992 334 16.1 20.7 17.1
1993 344 18.3 18.8 22.7
1994 312 19.8 15.8 22.1
1995 305 18.3 16.7 25.9
1996 305 18.3 16.7 25.9
1997 295 17.0 17.4 26.4
1998 396 24.0 16.5 27.8
1999 414 27.0 15.3 34.5
2000 393 28.9 13.6 32.3
2001 319 24.8 12.9 32.6
2002 320 29.5 10.8 56.3
2003 320 29.5 10.8 56.3
2004 273 27.0 10.1 52
2005 286 27.2 10.5 n/a
2006 279 28.0 10.0 n/a
2007 287 27.9 10.3 53.7
2008 284 25.7 11.1 53.5
2009 288 27.7 10.4 64.9
2010 294 26.9 10.9 67
2011 312 26.0 11.9 74
2012 309 27.8 11.1 76.4
2013 338 29.6 11.3 77.8
2014 382 33.2 11.5 78.5
2015 398 n/a n/a 78.9
2016 392 35.0 11.2 73.2
2017 472 39.2 12.0 74.4
2018 415 35.1 11.7 66.3
2019 426 35.0 12.1 66.7
2020 394 32.4 12.1 56.1
2021 351 30.9 11.3 61.3
2022 385 30.9 12.4 55.6
2023 384 31.8 12.0 61.5

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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,017 (7.8%) $12,082 (92.2%) $13,099
2020 $852 (6.5%) $12,275 (93.5%) $13,128
2021 $1,201 (7.9%) $13,920 (92.1%) $15,122

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas 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 338th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 330th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary)51.254.8
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)37.440.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary)58.566.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)47.353.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary)54.747.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)43.646.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary)58.554.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)36.548.7
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Thomas Jefferson Elementary)56.665.2
 8.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wausau School District)55.959
 3.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Thomas Jefferson Elementary)56.658.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wausau School District)53.653.7
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary)57.143.8
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)39.243.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary)4954.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)46.149.5
 3.4%
   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 Students426384
 9.9%
African American88
American Indian51
 80%
Asian161135
 16.1%
Hispanic6226
 58.1%
Pacific Islander00
White168173
 3%
Two or More Races2241
 86.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%61.5%
 5.2%


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Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary are 45% White, 35% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Muir Middle
High : West High

Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks 342nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary.


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