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Jefferson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
100 James Ave, Mankato, MN 56001 · (507) 388-5480 · Part of Mankato Public School District
Students
191
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
42%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Jefferson Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of Minnesota’s public schools
- Math proficiency 23 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 16.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 52.5%
Location
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100 James Ave, Mankato
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten35
Grade 122
Grade 234
Grade 336
Grade 434
Grade 530
Enrollment over time
228’20
188’21
204’22
187’23
191’24
Down 16.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 69%Black 14%Two or more races 9%Hispanic 5%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.