Jefferson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mankato, Minnesota 56001 · Mankato Public School District
#172 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#5251 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary located in Mankato, in the Mankato Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 191 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 172nd of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 191.
There are 12 schools in Mankato; Jefferson Elementary ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mankato West Senior High
Mankato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students · 1.1 km away
Roosevelt Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 1.3 km away
Mankato Area Public Schools Online
Mankato · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 1.4 km away
Kato Public Charter School
Mankato · Charter high · Grades 6–12
77 students · 1.5 km away
Washington Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students · 2.3 km away
Bridges Community Elementary
North Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students · 2.4 km away
Monroe Elementary
North Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students · 2.5 km away
Franklin Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students · 2.7 km away
Rosa Parks Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students · 2.7 km away
Mankato Schools Center for Learning
Mankato · Public other · Grades PK–PK
165 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
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192 students
Crossroads Science Program
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192 students
Crest View Elementary
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students
Rothsay Elementary
Rothsay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
194 students
Wrenshall Elementary
Wrenshall · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element
Hector · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 79.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #172 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Jefferson Elementary ranks #172 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #5251 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary had 191 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.