Jefferson Elementary

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

www.wawm.k12.wi.us

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 7229 W. Becher St. in West Allis, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the West Allis-West Milwaukee (WAWM) School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Jefferson aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, placing a strong focus on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Elementary places significant value on community engagement and the partnership between educators and families. The school environment is structured to be inclusive and encouraging, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and support services to meet the varied needs of its students. As part of the WAWM district, the school benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that students have access to modern educational tools and a safe, nurturing space to grow.

412

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	133
Black	49
Asian	18
Two or More	47
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
158 (38.3 %)
Hispanic
133 (32.3 %)
Black
49 (11.9 %)
Two or More
47 (11.4 %)
Asian
18 (4.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)604-4110
Website:	http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
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 46

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64