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Jefferson Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
520 S Minnesota, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 · (573) 334-2030 · Part of Cape Girardeau 63 School District
Students
494
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Jefferson Elem.
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 29.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Dutchtown kids: 2 schools
On the path
Where Dutchtown kids come from and go next.
PK–5Jefferson Elem.You are here
6–122 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 45.2%
Location
Directions ↗
520 S Minnesota, Cape Girardeau
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K133
Kindergarten80
Grade 183
Grade 266
Grade 371
Grade 461
Enrollment over time
381’20
386’21
483’22
470’23
494’24
Up 29.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 45%White 28%Two or more races 16%Hispanic 10%Asian <1%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.