JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

jefferson.rochesterschools.org/

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in the Northeast quadrant of Rochester, Minnesota, and is part of the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school plays a vital role in its local neighborhood, working to build a strong community partnership between educators, families, and the diverse student population it serves.

As part of the broader Rochester school system, Jefferson Elementary utilizes the district’s curriculum frameworks to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on core competencies like literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. The school aims to prepare children for future success by integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies into their daily instruction. For those looking to learn more about specific school policies, academic calendars, or contact information, the district website serves as a primary resource for ongoing engagement with the school community.

525

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	47
Black	59
Asian	32
Two or More	49

White
338 (64.4 %)
Black
59 (11.2 %)
Two or More
49 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
47 (9.0 %)
Asian
32 (6.1 %)

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:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-3500
Website:	http://jefferson.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 72

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	46.9%
Male	279	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)