THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wausau School District school district, located in Wausau, WI with about 415 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 35 teachers, Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Wausau School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy. It maintains a commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a supportive and inclusive classroom experience.

As part of the broader Wausau School District, Thomas Jefferson Elementary benefits from the district's centralized resources, curriculum standards, and extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to foster a collaborative learning atmosphere. By leveraging the district’s educational framework, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to state academic standards, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education in a stable, neighborhood-focused setting.

For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson Elementary at (715) 261-0175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401-2501
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THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wausau, WI with about 415 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
415
Teachers:
35.19
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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 415 students

White
40.7%
Asian
38.3%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Two or more races
6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

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.