Excellent
#232 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 11% in state
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Elementary School · Wausau School District · Wausau, WI
A Wausau School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 W Randolph St, Wausau, WI 54401
- Math 62% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Thomas 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,324/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wausau), 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
$69,542
Median home value
$186,100
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Newman Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 191 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wausau School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is listed in Wausau School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Wausau, WI, part of Wausau School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary serve?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in WI?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #232 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
58.9% of students at Thomas 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marathon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (715) 261-0175
- Area population (ZIP 54401)
- 31,430
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- 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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 54401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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