JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kenosha School District school district, located in Kenosha, WI with about 252 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1832 43rd St in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a public institution operating under the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. Like other schools within the KUSD system, Jefferson Elementary adheres to the district’s broader mission of fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.
The school functions as a community hub within the Kenosha area, emphasizing a standard curriculum balanced with the district's goals for student achievement and engagement. Families associated with the school can utilize the district's central website at [www.kusd.edu](http://www.kusd.edu) to access school calendars, district-wide policies, academic resources, and information regarding enrollment and support services. Jefferson Elementary represents a key component of the neighborhood’s educational infrastructure, working to ensure that students in the 53140 area receive a consistent and supported learning experience.
For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (262) 359-6390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kenosha, WI 53140-2717
(262) 359-6390
http://www.kusd.edu
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kenosha, WI with about 252 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kenosha School District
- Total Students:
- 252
- Teachers:
- 16.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 252 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.4%
- Black or African American
- 20.2%
- White
- 20.2%
- Two or more races
- 11.1%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.