Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary is a K-5 school of medium-sized scale in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, one of the schools within Manitowoc School District, serveing 344 students in grades K through 5.

Across the 11 schools in Manitowoc School District (4,452 students total), Jefferson Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Jefferson Elementary records that the largest single group is White at 38%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 32% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 9% multiracial, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 88% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Jefferson Elementary has 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.2:1. The state averages around 14.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 73% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Manitowoc County runs at roughly 40%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Jefferson Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 32.9%; this one delivers 26.3%.

In the area at large, Manitowoc County reports that median household income runs about $69,148, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Jefferson Elementary is one of 30 public schools in Manitowoc County (combined enrollment of about 10,090 students).

Nearest neighbor: Washington Middle, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Jefferson Elementary ranks 8th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 41.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Jefferson Elementary's enrollment has contracted 13% since 2018, when it stood at 396 (now 344). White enrollment moved from 44% to 38% across the same window.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.