WisconsinSchoolsJefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary

PublicGrades 05
Manitowoc, Wisconsin · Manitowoc School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students352
Student:Teacher11.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 318
352
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
77%+33.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 352 students. It is part of the Manitowoc School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictManitowoc School District
County55071
CityManitowoc
ZIP54220
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550861000975

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment352
White41.1%
Hispanic / Latino27.5%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Two or More Races9.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
41.1%
Hispanic
27.5%
Black
3.9%
Asian
17.5%
Two+
9.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)