Jefferson Elementary

jefferson.manitowocpublicschools.org

360 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1415 Division St. in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the Manitowoc Public School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a district-wide mission, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success by fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district infrastructure, which allows for consistent curriculum standards and access to shared educational resources. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the Manitowoc Public School District’s official website at http://www.manitowocpublicschools.com. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and maintaining close ties with the Manitowoc community, Jefferson Elementary serves as an essential hub for early childhood and primary education in the area.

360

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	99
Black	14
Asian	63
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
148 (41.1 %)
Hispanic
99 (27.5 %)
Asian
63 (17.5 %)
Two or More
33 (9.2 %)
Black
14 (3.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manitowoc School District
Phone:	(920)663-9530
Website:	http://jefferson.manitowocpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 58