JEFFERSON LEARNING CENTER

WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1234 KANDIYOHI AVE SW
WILLMAR, MN 56201
73 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Jefferson Learning Center, located in Willmar, Minnesota, functions as a specialized educational facility within the Willmar Public Schools district. The center is designed to provide alternative learning pathways and support services tailored to students who may benefit from an environment different from that of a traditional comprehensive high school. By focusing on individualized instruction and personalized support, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, remain engaged in their education, and work toward meeting their graduation requirements.

The center emphasizes a student-centered approach, fostering a supportive community that prioritizes both academic progress and emotional development. As part of the Willmar school system, it maintains a commitment to helping students achieve their potential through flexible programming and dedicated staff intervention. For families or students interested in learning more about the specific programs, enrollment criteria, or district resources offered, the official website at http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us serves as the primary hub for information regarding their mission and operations.
73
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    35 (47.9 %)
  • White
    24 (32.9 %)
  • Black
    8 (11.0 %)
  • Asian
    6 (8.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)231-8490
Website: http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 73
Gender Ratio
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