Jefferson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Allis, Wisconsin 53219 · West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
#853 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#34825 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary located in West Allis, in the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 393 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 853rd of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 393.
There are 11 schools in West Allis; Jefferson Elementary ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
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
- 393
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- 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).
Central High
West Allis · Public high · Grades 9–12
961 students · 1.3 km away
Franklin Elementary
West Allis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 1.3 km away
Horace Mann Elementary
West Allis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 1.4 km away
Wilson Elementary
West Allis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students · 1.7 km away
Fairview Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
603 students · 1.8 km away
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students · 2.1 km away
West Milwaukee Intermediate
West Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students · 2.5 km away
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
West Allis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students · 2.5 km away
Burbank Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
552 students · 2.7 km away
Pershing Elementary
West Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Kewaunee Elementary
Kewaunee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Schenk Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Keshena Primary
Keshena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
Sheboygan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Creekside Elementary
Sun Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #853 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 #853 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #34825 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary had 393 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.