Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Rochester, Minnesota, serving 525 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic achievement, diverse student representation, and effective support for various student subgroups.

Jefferson Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages. The school ranks 88th out of 881 schools in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This consistent performance across multiple years and grade levels is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and curriculum. The school also serves a relatively diverse student population, with higher racial diversity compared to some nearby schools like Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School and Folwell Elementary.

While Jefferson Elementary outperforms the Rochester Public School District and the state in academic achievement, some nearby schools, such as Riverside Central Elementary and Folwell Elementary, struggle with lower proficiency rates and lower SchoolDigger rankings. This highlights the potential for Jefferson Elementary to serve as a model for other schools in the district, sharing best practices and strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1201 10th Ave NE
       Rochester, MN  55906-8888


(507) 328-3500

District: Rochester Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,443 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kellogg Middle
High:    Century Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
African American:
11.5%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), African American (11.5%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 13.9, which is the 8th best among 16 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $13,443, which is the 7th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 88th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rochester Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Public School District 205th 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 68.12 201st 674 70.2%
2004 53.75 370th 676 45.3%
2005 67.73 211th 685 69.2%
2006 74.15 145th 756 80.8%
2007 68.73 221st 777 71.6%
2008 74.00 154th 781 80.3%
2009 61.00 185th 434 57.4%
2010 68.49 258th 803 67.9%
2011 44.43 566th 814 30.5%
2012 60.53 394th 820 52.0%
2013 52.13 475th 824 42.4%
2014 48.67 520th 826 37.0%
2015 62.02 368th 840 56.2%
2016 60.06 389th 848 54.1%
2017 58.61 412th 853 51.7%
2018 60.84 372nd 847 56.1%
2019 67.77 299th 870 65.6%
2021 79.28 140th 869 83.9%
2022 79.00 150th 858 82.5%
2024 85.36 88th 881 90.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.54 39th 98 60.2%
2019 51.40 46th 96 52.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.70 172nd 242 28.9%
2019 23.35 217th 239 9.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.34 145th 463 68.7%
2019 73.27 95th 515 81.6%
2021 82.85 35th 417 91.6%
2022 85.21 36th 500 92.8%
2024 81.86 59th 572 89.7%
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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 57.56 318th 728 56.3%
2019 54.16 355th 740 52.0%
2021 68.72 177th 683 74.1%
2022 72.74 127th 663 80.8%
2024 83.00 71st 793 91.0%
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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 61.82 340th 774 56.1%
2019 70.69 220th 787 72.0%
2021 73.95 176th 783 77.5%
2022 75.95 159th 799 80.1%
2024 76.87 156th 809 80.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.66 396th 779 49.2%
2019 61.41 355th 798 55.5%
2021 80.30 110th 784 86.0%
2022 77.72 141st 808 82.5%
2024 84.65 78th 826 90.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.21 57th 134 57.5%
2019 44.20 74th 136 45.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.15 27th 283 90.5%
2022 65.95 79th 282 72.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.49 73rd 220 66.8%
2019 57.22 83rd 219 62.1%
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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 52.96 350th 712 50.8%
2019 66.19 218th 722 69.8%
2021 73.29 151st 710 78.7%
2022 76.60 121st 725 83.3%
2024 85.72 47th 730 93.6%
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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 parent
Friday, February 26, 2021

Open Quote Great school means great teachers and staffs not just the district or beautiful building.
My kids moved from Rice Lake Elementary, one of the best schools in Centennial School District to Jefferson School. I was little concerned about my kids learning... After I got to know the teachers and staffs at Jefferson School, I just love them! They work so hard to get kids to where they need to... Thank you for your hard working. I understand that kids also need support from their parents... Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Open Quote We have loved our experience at Jefferson thus far. Our son has excelled. The principal and teaching staff seem so engaged with the students and with the "Jefferson community". 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
1994 678 15 76 9 4 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 566 18 92 14 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 566 18 92 14 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 550 34 89 19 1 n/a n/a 0 693
1998 483 22 61 14 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 467 28 56 13 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2000 418 25 49 8 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 442 28 49 17 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 430 21 46 23 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 430 21 46 23 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 423 26 39 15 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 380 26 45 21 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 366 26 40 19 5 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 369 27 41 24 9 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 382 34 36 21 4 n/a n/a 0 477
2009 388 44 41 19 5 n/a n/a 0 497
2010 354 43 44 32 5 n/a n/a 0 478
2011 316 32 31 39 1 1 14 0 434
2012 334 38 35 33 4 1 17 0 462
2013 358 36 37 44 2 0 23 0 500
2014 356 41 42 39 0 0 34 0 512
2015 339 45 43 51 3 0 39 0 520
2016 399 39 59 45 4 0 41 0 587
2017 434 47 63 51 2 0 42 0 639
2018 423 43 61 46 1 0 40 0 614
2019 431 48 53 42 4 0 52 0 630
2020 433 51 47 41 3 0 50 0 625
2021 394 60 45 35 1 0 44 0 579
2022 375 64 33 47 0 0 44 0 563
2023 338 59 32 47 0 0 49 0 525
2024 315 56 35 34 0 1 47 0 488

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
1994 782 35.0 22.3 20.2
1995 691 38.7 17.9 23.3
1996 691 38.7 17.9 23.3
1997 693 31.6 21.9 24.2
1998 581 n/a 0.0 22.7
1999 565 36.2 15.6 19.8
2000 501 31.1 16.1 26.9
2001 538 33.2 16.2 28.8
2002 522 29.8 17.5 22
2003 522 29.8 17.5 22
2004 505 31.4 16.1 21.2
2005 473 31.3 15.1 26.4
2006 456 29.4 15.5 25.7
2007 470 30.6 15.4 25.1
2008 477 29.3 16.3 26.2
2009 497 29.8 16.7 31.2
2010 478 28.8 16.5 34.9
2011 434 28.8 15.0 38.5
2012 462 32.1 14.3 37.7
2013 500 34.6 14.4 44.2
2014 512 33.8 15.1 39.6
2015 520 37.0 14.0 45.4
2016 587 41.0 14.3 40.2
2017 639 46.8 13.6 36.8
2018 614 45.4 13.5 35
2019 630 44.8 14.0 32.9
2020 625 42.3 14.7 28.3
2021 579 43.6 13.2 24
2022 563 41.4 13.5 28.8
2023 525 36.2 14.4 36.2
2024 488 34.9 13.9 33.4

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
1994 782 35.0 22.3 20.2
1995 691 38.7 17.9 23.3
1996 691 38.7 17.9 23.3
1997 693 31.6 21.9 24.2
1998 581 n/a 0.0 22.7
1999 565 36.2 15.6 19.8
2000 501 31.1 16.1 26.9
2001 538 33.2 16.2 28.8
2002 522 29.8 17.5 22
2003 522 29.8 17.5 22
2004 505 31.4 16.1 21.2
2005 473 31.3 15.1 26.4
2006 456 29.4 15.5 25.7
2007 470 30.6 15.4 25.1
2008 477 29.3 16.3 26.2
2009 497 29.8 16.7 31.2
2010 478 28.8 16.5 34.9
2011 434 28.8 15.0 38.5
2012 462 32.1 14.3 37.7
2013 500 34.6 14.4 44.2
2014 512 33.8 15.1 39.6
2015 520 37.0 14.0 45.4
2016 587 41.0 14.3 40.2
2017 639 46.8 13.6 36.8
2018 614 45.4 13.5 35
2019 630 44.8 14.0 32.9
2020 625 42.3 14.7 28.3
2021 579 43.6 13.2 24
2022 563 41.4 13.5 28.8
2023 525 36.2 14.4 36.2
2024 488 34.9 13.9 33.4

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 $13,443

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
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 299th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 858 Elementary schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)77.673
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)64.556
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659
 6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)7062.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)54.947.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.648.1
 6.5%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)7071.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)61.852.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.956.4
 7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)6072.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)52.448.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.449.6
 5.8%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)55.657.9
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)47.242.4
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5243.1
 9%
5th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)67.267.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)62.359.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.859.4
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)57.356.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Rochester Public School District)44.946.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.950
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students630525
 16.7%
African American4859
 22.9%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian5332
 39.6%
Hispanic4247
 11.9%
Pacific Islander00
White431338
 21.6%
Two or More Races5249
 5.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%36.2%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kellogg Middle
High : Century Senior High

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 65% White, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 488 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Yes. Jefferson Elementary ranks in the top 10.0% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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