JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

www.ahschools.us/

573 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 11331 Jefferson St NE in Blaine, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school operates with the support of the larger Anoka-Hennepin district, which provides a comprehensive curriculum, specialized services for diverse learners, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement. Jefferson Elementary prides itself on fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community to support student success. With a dedication to preparing students for middle school and beyond, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with character development and a positive, safe campus culture.

573

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	41
Black	93
Asian	80
Two or More	53
American Indian	3

White
303 (52.9 %)
Black
93 (16.2 %)
Asian
80 (14.0 %)
Two or More
53 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
41 (7.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anoka-Hennepin School District
Phone:	(763)506-2900
Website:	http://www.ahschools.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 92