Excellent
#10 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary School · Menasha Joint School District · Menasha, WI
A Menasha Joint School District elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 Ice St, Menasha, WI 54952
- Math 72% proficient (2009)
- Reading 77% proficient (2009)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,061/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menasha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,280
Median home value
$190,000
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Banta Bilingual ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Butte Des Morts ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Fox Valley Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 79 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Menasha Joint School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Elementary is listed in Menasha Joint School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Menasha, WI, part of Menasha Joint School District, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Elementary
What grades does Jefferson Elementary serve?
Jefferson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Elementary rank in WI?
Jefferson Elementary ranks #10 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Jefferson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elementary has 72% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Jefferson Elementary a charter school?
No, Jefferson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elementary?
67.8% of students at Jefferson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (920) 967-1660
- Area population (ZIP 54952)
- 27,127
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54952; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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