JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

(507)494-2000

www.winona.k12.mn.us

309 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public primary school located in Winona, Minnesota, serving as part of the Winona Area Public Schools district. Situated on West 5th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation, focusing on core academic subjects while promoting social-emotional development and community engagement among its student body.

As part of the Winona school system, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, families, and the wider community to help students succeed. The school provides various resources and programs intended to meet the diverse needs of its learners, aiming to prepare them for their future educational transitions. Those interested in more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news can visit the district’s official website at http://www.winona.k12.mn.us.

309

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	38
Black	27
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
210 (68.0 %)
Hispanic
38 (12.3 %)
Black
27 (8.7 %)
Two or More
24 (7.8 %)
Asian
9 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)494-2000
Website:	http://www.winona.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 69

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 58