West Elementary

www.sdoj.org

270 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary is a public school located in Jefferson, Wisconsin, serving as part of the School District of Jefferson. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive community atmosphere. As a local institution, it is dedicated to preparing young learners for their future academic careers through a structured curriculum and an emphasis on essential core competencies.

In addition to its classroom instruction, West Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, students, and families to create a positive learning culture. By utilizing the resources provided by the School District of Jefferson, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a safe and inclusive environment. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.sdoj.org.

270

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	74
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
174 (64.4 %)
Hispanic
74 (27.4 %)
Two or More
14 (5.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson School District
Phone:	(920)675-1200
Website:	http://www.sdoj.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47