G D Jones Elementary

www.wausauschools.org

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

539

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G D Jones Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	24
Black	11
Asian	160
Two or More	43
American Indian	6

White
295 (54.7 %)
Asian
160 (29.7 %)
Two or More
43 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.5 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)

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:	Wausau School District
Phone:	(715)261-0950
Website:	http://www.wausauschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
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

Pre-Kindergarten 254

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 36