JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richland School District school district, located in Richland Center, WI with about 149 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 15 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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, located in Richland Center, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Richland School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit, rural Wisconsin community, which often translates into strong parent and community involvement. Through its dedicated staff and district-wide resources, Jefferson Elementary strives to implement effective instructional practices and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, policies, or academic initiatives, the school maintains an active presence within the Richland School District website.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (608) 647-6351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

586 N Main St
Richland Center, WI 53581-1799
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richland Center, WI with about 149 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
149
Teachers:
15.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 149 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.9%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Black or African American
8.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
0.7%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.