Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Learning Center's student population of 67 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Learning Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
37%
10%
Black
12%
12%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Learning Center?
67 students attend Jefferson Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jefferson Learning Center students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Learning Center?
Jefferson Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Learning Center offer ?
Jefferson Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jefferson Learning Center part of?
Jefferson Learning Center is part of Willmar Public School District.
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