JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

204 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

204

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	11
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
151 (74.0 %)
Black
24 (11.8 %)
Two or More
16 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (5.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)388-5480
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 36

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	98	48%
Male	106	52%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th