Serving 172 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1422 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
10%
12%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #1422 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
172 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Red Wing Public School District.
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