Jefferson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 · Wauwatosa School District
#207 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#10259 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary located in Wauwatosa, in the Wauwatosa School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 222 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 207th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 222.
There are 15 schools in Wauwatosa; Jefferson Elementary ranks 7th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wilson Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students · 1.1 km away
Wauwatosa STEM
Wauwatosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
127 students · 1.1 km away
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
Milwaukee · Public other · Grades PK–12
823 students · 1.2 km away
Hawley Environmental School
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 1.3 km away
East High
Wauwatosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,043 students · 1.4 km away
Woodlands School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
313 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 1.5 km away
Neeskara Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 1.7 km away
Washington Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 1.8 km away
Burbank Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
552 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Darien Elementary
Darien · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
223 students
Indian Hill School
River Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
223 students
MacArthur Elementary
Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
223 students
Theresa Elementary
Theresa · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
221 students
Manawa Elementary
Manawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
Owen-Withee Elementary
Owen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #207 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson Elementary ranks #207 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #10259 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary had 222 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.