Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary serves 232 students in grades prekindergarten through fifth in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.0:1 with 21 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an intimate learning environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school has earned a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #573 out of 2,112 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 73rd percentile among Wisconsin schools.

This performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality elementary education in the Milwaukee County area. Jefferson Elementary draws families from the surrounding 53213 ZIP code, a well-established community where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's median household income of $93,702 and median home value of $298,600 reflect a stable, middle to upper-middle class area with a low poverty rate of just 6.9%.

This educated, engaged community of nearly 27,000 residents provides strong support for student achievement. Located on Maple Terrace in this large suburban setting, Jefferson Elementary benefits from being part of a community that values education and maintains the characteristics of established suburban neighborhoods that many families seek for their children's formative years.