Jefferson Elementary

Located at 1515 Heller Ave, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jefferson Elementary is a low-enrollment primary school that educates 252 students (grades pre-K through 5), operated by Sheboygan Area School District. Compared to the state average of about 323 students per school, that is 22% smaller than typical.

Across the 26 schools in Sheboygan Area School District (9,285 students total), Jefferson Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Jefferson Elementary lists that the most-represented group is Asian (33%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 21% White, 20% Hispanic, 13% Black, 12% multiracial. By comparison, Sheboygan County as a whole is about 6% Asian, so the school skews noticeably more Asian than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Jefferson Elementary has 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.7:1, putting Jefferson Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 90% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Sheboygan County (around 45%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Jefferson Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 22.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 29.4%.

In the surrounding community, Sheboygan County reports that median household income runs about $73,094, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Jefferson Elementary is one of 52 public schools in Sheboygan County (combined enrollment of about 17,340 students).

Nearest neighbor: Cooper Elementary, around 0.7 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Jefferson Elementary. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Jefferson Elementary at 7th of 7; the average score across the group is 40.6%.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 30%: 361 students in 2018 compared to 252 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 28% to 21% across the same window.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.