Jefferson Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
34%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
256 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Willmar Public School District.
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