G D JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
G D Jones Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wausau School District school district, located in Wausau, WI with about 635 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, G D Jones 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.
G.D. Jones Elementary School is a public school located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and serves as part of the Wausau School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. By utilizing a diverse range of instructional strategies and engaging curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, focusing on both foundational skills in core subjects and the development of essential social and emotional competencies.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Wausau community, often prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. G.D. Jones places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere where every student feels valued, encouraging participation in a variety of school activities and programs that promote character development and collaboration. Through its dedication to continuous improvement and high standards, G.D. Jones Elementary remains a key pillar in the district’s efforts to provide quality public education to the children of the Wausau area.
For more information, contact G D Jones Elementary at (715) 261-0950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wausau, WI 54401-5873
(715) 261-0950
http://www.wausauschools.org
G D JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wausau, WI with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wausau School District
- Total Students:
- 635
- Teachers:
- 41.94
- 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 635 students
- White
- 52.0%
- Asian
- 32.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.