School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1200 W 26th St in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis, is a public school operating under the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in a historic residential area near the city’s chain of lakes and parks, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and emphasis on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As part of the larger Minneapolis district, it follows a standardized curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks while integrating diverse enrichment opportunities for its students.

The school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting social-emotional development. By leveraging its urban location, Jefferson Elementary often encourages parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. For families looking for the most current information regarding enrollment, school programs, or calendar events, the official Minneapolis Public Schools website (mpls.k12.mn.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative details.
602
Total Students
54.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ella Baker Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White62
Hispanic227
Black235
Asian21
Two or More35
American Indian22
  • Black
    235 (39.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    227 (37.7 %)
  • White
    62 (10.3 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (5.8 %)
  • American Indian
    22 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    21 (3.5 %)
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: Minneapolis Public School District
Phone: (612)668-2720
Website: http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 381
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 25
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 48
Grade 6 76
Grade 7 83
Grade 8 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ella Baker Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten25
Kindergarten63
Grade 167
Grade 249
Grade 352
Grade 458
Grade 548
Grade 676
Grade 783
Grade 881
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ella Baker Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29949.7%
Male30350.3%
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