Summary:
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in West Allis, Wisconsin, serving 412 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 392 out of 424 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Jefferson Elementary has a diverse student population, with 38.35% White, 11.89% African American, 32.28% Hispanic, 4.37% Asian, and 11.41% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 17.46% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 26.16% and the state average of 37.88%. Jefferson Elementary also experiences relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.4% to 25.1% over the past few years, which is higher than nearby schools like Irving Elementary and Wilson Elementary. Additionally, 69.9% of Jefferson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a higher percentage than the nearby Franklin Elementary and Wilson Elementary.
While Jefferson Elementary's overall academic performance is relatively low, the school performs well in certain subgroups, such as ranking 13th out of 133 Wisconsin elementary schools for its African American student population in the 2021-2022 school year. However, the school's performance has declined over the years, dropping from 196th out of 1,053 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 869th out of 1,067 in 2022-2023. This trend, along with the high chronic absenteeism rate and low academic performance, suggests that Jefferson Elementary may face unique challenges that the other schools in the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District do not, and could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve attendance and academic achievement.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
869th of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,826
Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1
Number of students: 412
Racial breakdown:
White:
38.3%
Hispanic:
32.3%
African American:
11.9%
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Two or more races:
11.4%
Asian:
4.4%
American Indian:
1.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.9%
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