Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
395 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
