Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(507) 388-5480
- Jefferson Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jefferson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 243 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #273 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 12% | 11% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mankato Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Jefferson Elementary School is Central Freedom School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Futures Program (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mankato Central Freedom School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 6 students
0.2 miles
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047 0.2 7-12 6 - Mankato Central High Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
0.2 miles
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047 0.2 9-12 92 - Mankato Life Lines Adult Connection Alternative School
Grades: 11-12
0.2 miles
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5501 0.2 11-12 n/a - Mankato Mankato Area Night School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5047 0.2 9-12 n/a - Mankato Mankato Area Summer School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-5047 0.2 9-12 n/a
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