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Public elementary school · Menasha Joint School District · Menasha, Wisconsin

Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary rates 9.5, among the strongest elementary schools in Menasha Joint School District, where the rated median is 7.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.5this school

9.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Menasha Joint School District median is 7.8.

#10 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin · Menasha Joint School District: 4 elementary schools rated, median 7.8 · Based on limited data

The brief

A Menasha Joint School District elementary school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 10 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin and 1 of 8 in Menasha Joint School District.

Jefferson Elementary is listed in Menasha Joint School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math72%98 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
Reading77%98 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
In 2009, 72% of students were proficient in math and 77% in reading.2009 EdFacts; 2 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
9.7
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.3
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2009–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (2009 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 77% (2009 EdFacts).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Jefferson Elementary and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$67,280
Median home value
$190,000
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
48
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
57
Bikeable
City reported crime
585/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Menasha. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Menasha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Jefferson Elementarythis school
    9.5
  2. 8.5Compare →
  3. Fox Valley Virtual School1.0 mi · charter
    8.2Compare →
  4. 8.0Compare →
  5. 7.6Compare →
  6. 7.2Compare →
  7. 6.9Compare →
  8. 5.6Compare →
  9. 5.5Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Jefferson Elementary.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 2,109 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
152
Student-teacher ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Winnebago County
Rank in district
#1 of 8
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$15,545
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 54952)
27,127
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
39.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.