Jefferson Elementary

Stevens Point Area Public School District

www.pointschools.net

271 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary is a public school located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, serving students within the Stevens Point Area Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating small-group instruction and specialized support services to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Jefferson Elementary places a strong value on building a sense of community among students, parents, and staff. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaborates with the broader Stevens Point area to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to be responsible and contributing members of their community.

271

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	28
Black	9
Asian	15
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (74.5 %)
Hispanic
28 (10.3 %)
Asian
15 (5.5 %)
Two or More
15 (5.5 %)
Black
9 (3.3 %)
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:	Stevens Point Area Public School District
Phone:	(715)345-5418
Website:	http://www.pointschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 42

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 28