West Elementary

www.sdoj.org/schools/west/

233 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary is a public school located in Jefferson, Wisconsin, serving as part of the School District of Jefferson. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive community atmosphere. As a local institution, it is dedicated to preparing young learners for their future academic careers through a structured curriculum and an emphasis on essential core competencies.

In addition to its classroom instruction, West Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, students, and families to create a positive learning culture. By utilizing the resources provided by the School District of Jefferson, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a safe and inclusive environment. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.sdoj.org.

233

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	86
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
129 (55.4%)
Hispanic
86 (36.9%)
Two or More
13 (5.6%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson School District
Phone:	(920)675-1200
Website:	http://www.sdoj.org/schools/west/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 34