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Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Mankato, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Mankato Public School District.

Jefferson Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 74.02% White, 11.76% African American, 5.39% Hispanic, and 7.84% two or more races - higher diversity than nearby schools like Eagle Lake Elementary and St. Clair Elementary. The school also demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools with 65.38% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and 67.31% in MCA-III Reading, outperforming district and state averages. However, the school has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (40.2% eligible for free/reduced lunch) compared to some nearby schools.

While Jefferson Elementary is a well-performing school overall, there are some areas for potential improvement. The school's performance varies across different student groups, with lower rankings for female students and low socioeconomic status students compared to the school's overall ranking. Additionally, some nearby schools like Bridges Community Elementary outperform Jefferson Elementary in both Math and Reading proficiency. These insights suggest opportunities for the school to address achievement gaps and continue enhancing its educational offerings for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 James Ave
       Mankato, MN  56001-3998

(507) 388-5480

District: Mankato Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
379th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,943 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dakota Meadows Middle School
High:    Mankato West Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Two or more races:
9.1%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Mankato Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (77%), two or more races (9.1%), African American (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 12.6, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $11,943, which is the 5th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 379th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mankato Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mankato Public School District 121st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.12 314th 674 53.4%
2004 79.94 75th 676 88.9%
2005 61.40 277th 685 59.6%
2006 58.20 364th 756 51.9%
2007 56.96 384th 777 50.6%
2008 66.54 261st 781 66.6%
2009 48.43 273rd 434 37.1%
2010 51.81 506th 803 37.0%
2011 63.24 343rd 814 57.9%
2012 66.43 299th 820 63.5%
2013 58.70 393rd 824 52.3%
2014 51.64 482nd 826 41.6%
2015 65.05 314th 840 62.6%
2016 55.35 459th 848 45.9%
2017 69.95 265th 853 68.9%
2018 62.61 356th 847 58.0%
2019 77.24 170th 870 80.5%
2021 76.98 173rd 869 80.1%
2022 78.86 152nd 858 82.3%
2023 77.61 170th 845 79.9%
2024 59.41 379th 881 57.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.90 429th 728 41.1%
2019 64.87 245th 740 66.9%
2021 43.93 410th 683 40.0%
2023 59.20 310th 774 59.9%
2024 29.05 611th 793 23.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.90 322nd 774 58.4%
2019 74.70 174th 787 77.9%
2021 74.00 175th 783 77.7%
2022 83.76 74th 799 90.7%
2023 70.49 226th 787 71.3%
2024 42.78 515th 809 36.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.32 375th 779 51.9%
2019 74.89 174th 798 78.2%
2021 75.30 156th 784 80.1%
2022 72.00 205th 808 74.6%
2023 79.66 131st 799 83.6%
2024 66.89 255th 826 69.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.70 224th 712 68.5%
2019 78.02 103rd 722 85.7%
2021 70.36 171st 710 75.9%
2022 67.52 198th 725 72.7%
2023 76.61 124th 712 82.6%
2024 56.19 308th 730 57.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Open Quote I have been turned off from the lack of order and expectations. The students are not able to focus readily due to this. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Open Quote Very unhappy with the new teachers--what is happening to this school from where it was just ten years ago? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1989 291 2 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1990 309 5 10 0 5 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 300 9 12 0 5 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 326 9 8 0 5 n/a n/a 0 348
1993 336 4 9 6 6 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 348 4 14 7 5 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 239 6 13 4 3 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 239 6 13 4 3 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 238 11 13 2 2 n/a n/a 0 266
1998 229 10 13 9 2 n/a n/a 0 263
1999 219 20 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 220 17 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2001 212 12 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 203 14 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 226
2003 203 14 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 226
2004 212 9 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2005 206 6 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 208 16 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 211 7 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2008 201 18 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2009 200 23 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2010 189 28 11 13 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2011 201 34 5 9 0 0 1 0 250
2012 190 37 9 11 1 0 2 0 250
2013 180 37 6 7 0 0 2 0 232
2014 162 54 5 9 0 0 5 0 235
2015 170 65 4 8 0 0 14 0 261
2016 157 48 4 16 0 0 19 0 244
2017 183 30 3 14 3 0 21 0 254
2018 175 30 3 16 0 0 19 0 243
2019 180 30 3 13 0 0 13 0 239
2020 177 34 3 20 1 0 13 0 248
2021 164 23 2 21 1 0 17 0 228
2022 150 13 2 8 1 0 14 0 188
2023 151 24 1 11 1 0 16 0 204
2024 144 15 1 7 2 1 17 0 187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 291 14.9 19.5 15.5
1989 305 16.9 18.0 19.3
1990 329 16.4 20.0 20.4
1991 326 18.0 18.1 17.5
1992 348 18.2 19.1 21
1993 361 16.6 21.7 16.9
1994 378 18.1 20.9 17.5
1995 265 14.3 18.5 14
1996 265 14.3 18.5 14
1997 266 14.5 18.3 19.5
1998 263 n/a 0.0 16
1999 263 15.3 17.2 20.2
2000 250 14.8 16.9 24
2001 235 13.6 17.3 19.1
2002 226 13.5 16.7 23
2003 226 13.5 16.7 23
2004 229 13.6 16.8 19.2
2005 221 13.5 16.4 20.8
2006 242 14.0 17.3 25.2
2007 239 14.7 16.3 25.5
2008 242 15.3 15.8 27.7
2009 249 15.8 15.8 31.7
2010 242 14.8 16.2 31.4
2011 250 15.0 16.5 37.2
2012 250 14.6 17.0 39.6
2013 232 15.8 14.6 40.5
2014 235 16.4 14.2 45.5
2015 261 17.0 15.3 48.3
2016 244 19.0 12.8 50.4
2017 254 18.1 14.0 39.4
2018 243 18.0 13.4 39.5
2019 239 17.0 14.0 35.6
2020 248 17.9 13.8 35.9
2021 228 16.7 13.6 28.1
2022 188 19.4 9.6 21.8
2023 204 16.6 12.2 40.2
2024 187 14.7 12.6 40.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 291 14.9 19.5 15.5
1989 305 16.9 18.0 19.3
1990 329 16.4 20.0 20.4
1991 326 18.0 18.1 17.5
1992 348 18.2 19.1 21
1993 361 16.6 21.7 16.9
1994 378 18.1 20.9 17.5
1995 265 14.3 18.5 14
1996 265 14.3 18.5 14
1997 266 14.5 18.3 19.5
1998 263 n/a 0.0 16
1999 263 15.3 17.2 20.2
2000 250 14.8 16.9 24
2001 235 13.6 17.3 19.1
2002 226 13.5 16.7 23
2003 226 13.5 16.7 23
2004 229 13.6 16.8 19.2
2005 221 13.5 16.4 20.8
2006 242 14.0 17.3 25.2
2007 239 14.7 16.3 25.5
2008 242 15.3 15.8 27.7
2009 249 15.8 15.8 31.7
2010 242 14.8 16.2 31.4
2011 250 15.0 16.5 37.2
2012 250 14.6 17.0 39.6
2013 232 15.8 14.6 40.5
2014 235 16.4 14.2 45.5
2015 261 17.0 15.3 48.3
2016 244 19.0 12.8 50.4
2017 254 18.1 14.0 39.4
2018 243 18.0 13.4 39.5
2019 239 17.0 14.0 35.6
2020 248 17.9 13.8 35.9
2021 228 16.7 13.6 28.1
2022 188 19.4 9.6 21.8
2023 204 16.6 12.2 40.2
2024 187 14.7 12.6 40.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,943

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 170th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 170th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)6862.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)72.469.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)7259.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)61.254.9
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)76.271.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)71.468.2
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)73.859.4
 14.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)62.652.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)68.662.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)60.662
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)74.380
 5.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)72.270.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)62.952.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mankato Public School District)50.148.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students239204
 14.6%
African American3024
 20%
American Indian01
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1311
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White180151
 16.1%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%40.2%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 77% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dakota Meadows Middle School
High : Mankato West Senior High

Jefferson Elementary ranks 379th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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