Jefferson Elementary

jefferson.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/jefferson

222 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 6927 Maple Terrace in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is a neighborhood school within the Wauwatosa School District that serves students in grades K–5. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a highly-regarded district, Jefferson Elementary benefits from experienced staff and a curriculum designed to challenge students while preparing them for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a strong value on parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the Wauwatosa school culture. Students at Jefferson have access to various extracurricular opportunities and resources that aim to create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional instruction with modern learning practices, the school works to ensure that all students are engaged, supported, and positioned for success within their local community.

222

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	22
Black	44
Asian	4
Two or More	21

White
131 (59.0%)
Black
44 (19.8%)
Hispanic
22 (9.9%)
Two or More
21 (9.5%)
Asian
4 (1.8%)

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:	Wauwatosa School District
Phone:	(414)773-1200
Website:	http://jefferson.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/jefferson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36