D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Jefferson Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1000 S Mason St, Appleton, WI 54914
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
D
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
264
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 18th percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency33% (−7 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−7 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%42%reading -7 pts, math -7 pts33rd percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -1 pts, math +1 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading +6 pts, math +8 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 S Mason St
City Appleton
ZIP Code 54914
District 5500390
NCES School ID 550039000057
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54914

Understanding the community around Jefferson Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,546
Per Capita Income $51,636
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%
High School or Higher 92.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $190,800
Median Rent $889
Owner-Occupied 62.3%
Renter-Occupied 37.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 50.8%
Hispanic/Latino 12.5%
Black 13.3%
Two or More Races 14.0%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian 3.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 264
Teachers (FTE) 24.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 264 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary serve?
Jefferson Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson Elementary receive per student?
Jefferson Elementary receives $14,757 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson Elementary in 54914 ▼
Avg Home Value
$314,212
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,229
1-Year Change
+9.2%
% Renters
37.7%

Other Schools in 54914

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026