D
Needs Improvement
39/100

G D Jones Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1018 S 12th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
D
Students gain 0.52 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th 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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
547
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.52 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 3rd percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% 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 −25 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 proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−13 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
White32%37%reading -18 pts, math -21 pts12th percentile (list)
Asian27%27%reading -15 pts, math -26 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading +1 pts, math -4 pts35th 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 1018 S 12th Ave
City Wausau
ZIP Code 54401
District 5515900
NCES School ID 551590002049
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54401

Understanding the community around G D Jones Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,799
Per Capita Income $37,043
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,800
Median Rent $920
Owner-Occupied 65.7%
Renter-Occupied 34.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for G D Jones Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.8%
Asian 30.7%
Two or More Races 8.6%
Hispanic/Latino 4.8%
Black 2.0%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 547
Teachers (FTE) 39.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for G D Jones Elementary?
G D Jones Elementary has a Repit School Score of 39 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 G D Jones Elementary?
G D Jones Elementary has 547 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does G D Jones Elementary serve?
G D Jones Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does G D Jones Elementary receive per student?
G D Jones Elementary receives $16,097 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around G D Jones Elementary in 54401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$264,735
Avg Monthly Rent
$961
1-Year Change
+11.9%
% Renters
34.3%

Other Schools in 54401

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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