East Elementary School

120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
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Top 30%
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#589 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in East Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
9%
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White
77%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of East Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
308 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of East Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Jefferson School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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