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Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 238. It is part of the Wauwatosa School District, which is ranked 96 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools in recent years, reaching as high as the top 3% in 2016-2017. The school's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized assessment, is notably strong, outperforming the Wauwatosa School District and the state of Wisconsin in the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Jefferson Elementary had 73.08% proficiency compared to 65.21% for the district and 52.07% for the state.

Additionally, Jefferson Elementary has particularly strong performance among its African American and White student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% and top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. The school's performance for its male students has also been impressive, ranking in the top 12% of Wisconsin elementary schools in 2021-2022. Jefferson Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.0% to 12.8% in recent years, which is lower than the district and state averages. The school also spends more per student ($12,987 in 2020-2021) compared to the district and state averages, and has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12:1 to 15.2:1 in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6927 Maple Ter
       Wauwatosa, WI  53213-3195

(414) 773-1200

District: Wauwatosa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
361st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,987 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Longfellow Middle
High:    East High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
African American:
16.8%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.66. (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 Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), African American (16.8%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 10.7, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $12,987, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 361st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wauwatosa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauwatosa School District 96th 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
2008 78.80 112th 1021 89.0%
2009 74.45 195th 1030 81.1%
2010 66.60 351st 1045 66.4%
2011 79.30 104th 1046 90.1%
2012 77.80 111th 1045 89.4%
2013 72.47 215th 1053 79.6%
2014 75.56 180th 1061 83.0%
2015 81.40 108th 1076 90.0%
2016 84.08 111th 1075 89.7%
2017 91.31 31st 1071 97.1%
2018 81.88 119th 1025 88.4%
2019 70.03 283rd 1037 72.7%
2021 75.51 214th 1050 79.6%
2022 78.94 166th 1067 84.4%
2023 74.17 235th 1067 78.0%
2024 67.66 361st 1061 66.0%
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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 87.94 6th 76 92.1%
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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 69.44 137th 721 81.0%
2019 61.41 223rd 742 69.9%
2021 72.34 125th 746 83.2%
2023 47.03 383rd 770 50.3%
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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 75.25 108th 854 87.4%
2019 56.69 335th 874 61.7%
2021 38.79 558th 847 34.1%
2022 44.75 501st 859 41.7%
2023 49.67 439th 871 49.6%
2024 58.90 331st 866 61.8%
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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 87.39 45th 997 95.5%
2019 79.19 137th 1002 86.3%
2021 68.01 290th 1004 71.1%
2022 63.22 367th 1017 63.9%
2023 71.16 262nd 1010 74.1%
2024 69.67 299th 1011 70.4%
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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 69.39 283rd 997 71.6%
2019 53.90 486th 1002 51.5%
2021 77.73 161st 1003 83.9%
2022 82.73 119th 1017 88.3%
2023 74.31 216th 1011 78.6%
2024 61.83 419th 1012 58.6%
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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
2018 93.45 6th 165 96.4%
2019 80.69 20th 161 87.6%
2021 73.28 17th 141 87.9%
2022 86.86 9th 133 93.2%
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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 81.98 81st 686 88.2%
2019 72.70 151st 718 79.0%
2021 79.71 94th 699 86.6%
2022 85.52 49th 704 93.0%
2023 69.94 184th 715 74.3%
2024 73.71 163rd 727 77.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Open Quote This school is wonderful. The staff really gets to know you as a family. My two stepson's attended this school then there was a three year break, where we did not have any children in this school before my daughter started kindergarten. Every one remembered us and asked about the boys. The staff is very kind. Ms. Kohl and Ms Long in the office are very friendly and helpful, Ms. Christensen (K4), Ms. Kortas (Kindergarten), Mr. Bardly (3rd), Ms. Murphy (3rd) and Ms. Clark (4th) are some of the great teachers we have had the pleasure of getting to know. Each of these teachers are absolutly wonderful. Unfortunatly we are now leaving the Wauwatosa area and my daughter whom just started K4 will not have the chance to work with these teachers. :( Jefferson Elementary, you will be greatly missed! Love ~ The Holle Family Close Quote



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
1989 317 40 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1990 301 34 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 307 34 8 1 3 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 326 43 11 3 2 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 318 41 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 304 42 24 3 2 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 268 41 24 3 3 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 268 41 24 3 3 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 269 37 19 5 3 n/a n/a 0 333
1998 253 34 17 5 3 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 245 38 20 11 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 246 42 21 11 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2001 234 37 19 9 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2002 252 37 20 4 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 252 37 20 4 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 258 30 21 4 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 244 26 19 5 4 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 232 28 16 4 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 226 40 14 7 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 223 42 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 228 42 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2010 234 40 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2011 226 36 14 15 0 0 12 0 303
2012 225 37 12 19 1 0 11 0 305
2013 220 33 7 18 3 1 11 0 293
2014 211 37 5 17 3 1 11 0 285
2015 206 40 6 12 3 1 10 0 278
2016 202 48 6 13 3 1 12 0 285
2017 193 44 5 18 4 0 13 0 277
2018 179 44 5 22 3 0 21 0 274
2019 178 44 7 26 1 0 24 0 280
2020 184 45 6 25 1 1 20 0 282
2021 171 32 7 18 1 1 20 0 250
2022 159 47 5 21 1 1 29 0 263
2023 153 38 5 18 1 1 22 0 238
2024 147 39 7 17 0 1 21 0 232

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
1989 370 21.0 17.6 9.2
1990 350 18.0 19.4 8
1991 353 21.0 16.8 5.1
1992 385 22.5 17.1 6
1993 380 22.3 17.0 5.8
1994 375 23.0 16.3 6.1
1995 339 20.7 16.4 5.6
1996 339 20.7 16.4 5.6
1997 333 19.8 16.8 5.4
1998 312 20.2 15.4 5.1
1999 317 19.6 16.2 8.5
2000 322 20.2 15.9 7.5
2001 301 19.9 15.1 8.3
2002 314 20.1 15.6 13.1
2003 314 20.1 15.6 13.1
2004 314 20.3 15.5 10.2
2005 298 19.8 15.1 n/a
2006 281 19.6 14.3 n/a
2007 288 19.7 14.6 13.2
2008 287 20.0 14.4 12.5
2009 297 16.9 17.6 11.4
2010 301 18.1 16.5 11.6
2011 303 19.6 15.4 14.2
2012 305 21.0 14.5 24.3
2013 293 20.5 14.2 19.8
2014 285 20.4 13.9 17.5
2015 278 n/a n/a 17.3
2016 285 20.0 14.2 26
2017 277 19.6 14.1 20.9
2018 274 19.0 14.3 18.6
2019 280 19.4 14.4 25.4
2020 282 18.6 15.0 20.2
2021 250 17.7 14.0 30.8
2022 263 17.2 15.2 34.6
2023 238 19.8 12.0 25.6
2024 232 21.5 10.7 31.9

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
1989 370 21.0 17.6 9.2
1990 350 18.0 19.4 8
1991 353 21.0 16.8 5.1
1992 385 22.5 17.1 6
1993 380 22.3 17.0 5.8
1994 375 23.0 16.3 6.1
1995 339 20.7 16.4 5.6
1996 339 20.7 16.4 5.6
1997 333 19.8 16.8 5.4
1998 312 20.2 15.4 5.1
1999 317 19.6 16.2 8.5
2000 322 20.2 15.9 7.5
2001 301 19.9 15.1 8.3
2002 314 20.1 15.6 13.1
2003 314 20.1 15.6 13.1
2004 314 20.3 15.5 10.2
2005 298 19.8 15.1 n/a
2006 281 19.6 14.3 n/a
2007 288 19.7 14.6 13.2
2008 287 20.0 14.4 12.5
2009 297 16.9 17.6 11.4
2010 301 18.1 16.5 11.6
2011 303 19.6 15.4 14.2
2012 305 21.0 14.5 24.3
2013 293 20.5 14.2 19.8
2014 285 20.4 13.9 17.5
2015 278 n/a n/a 17.3
2016 285 20.0 14.2 26
2017 277 19.6 14.1 20.9
2018 274 19.0 14.3 18.6
2019 280 19.4 14.4 25.4
2020 282 18.6 15.0 20.2
2021 250 17.7 14.0 30.8
2022 263 17.2 15.2 34.6
2023 238 19.8 12.0 25.6
2024 232 21.5 10.7 31.9

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 $592 (5.2%) $10,786 (94.8%) $11,378
2020 $675 (5.9%) $10,757 (94.1%) $11,432
2021 $894 (6.9%) $12,092 (93.1%) $12,987

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 283rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 1067 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)57.552.9
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)58.755.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)62.555.9
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)6464.5
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)47.659.4
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)5464.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)52.440.6
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)58.961
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Elementary)61.965.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wauwatosa School District)72.373.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)54.859.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wauwatosa School District)65.267.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)64.370.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)6057.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)61.975.6
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)61.858.3
 3.5%
   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 Students280238
 15%
African American4438
 13.6%
American Indian11
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic2618
 30.8%
Pacific Islander01
White178153
 14%
Two or More Races2422
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.4%25.6%
 0.3%

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Students at Jefferson Elementary are 63% White, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Longfellow Middle
High : East High

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Jefferson Elementary ranks 361st of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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