JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MANKATO, MN with about 243 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY School, located at 100 James Ave in Mankato, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational institution within the Mankato Area Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on foundational academic skills as well as social-emotional development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its young learners for academic success while encouraging community involvement and personal growth.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a welcoming atmosphere for families in the Mankato area. With a focus on individualized instruction and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location in a residential part of Mankato helps maintain a neighborhood-school feel, making it a central hub for childhood development and local educational engagement.

For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY at (507) 388-5480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 JAMES AVE
MANKATO, MN 56001-3998
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MANKATO, MN with about 243 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
243
Teachers:
18.07
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 243 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.0%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Asian
1.2%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.