Serving 129 students in grades 1-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
129 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Richland School District.
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