Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(507)388-5480
- Jefferson Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 254 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #439 out of 1,784 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 12% | 11% |
| White | 73% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mankato Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Central High Area Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Futures Program (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Futures Program (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mankato Central High Area Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 60 students
0.2 miles
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)387-3047 0.2 9-12 60 - Mankato Life Lines Adult Connection Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 1 students
0.2 miles
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)387-5501 0.2 11-12 1 - Mankato Mankato Area Night School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 17 students
0.2 miles
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)387-5047 0.2 9-12 17 - Mankato Futures Program Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 24 students
0.5 miles
50 Navaho Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)387-1455 0.5 K-12 24 - Mankato Mankato West Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1175 students
0.7 miles
1351 S Riverfront Dr
Mankato, MN 56002
(507)387-3461 0.7 9-12 1175
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