Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G D Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G D Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
G D Jones Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
G D Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G D Jones Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1286 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
53%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G D Jones Elementary School's ranking?
G D Jones Elementary School is ranked #1286 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend G D Jones Elementary School?
547 students attend G D Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of G D Jones Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G D Jones Elementary School?
G D Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does G D Jones Elementary School offer ?
G D Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is G D Jones Elementary School part of?
G D Jones Elementary School is part of Wausau School District.
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