Jefferson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Ulm, Minnesota 56073 · New Ulm Public School District
#554 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#15797 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary located in New Ulm, in the New Ulm Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades 1–4. In 2025 it enrolled 643 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 554th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 643.
There are 4 schools in New Ulm; Jefferson Elementary ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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
- 643
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- 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).
New Ulm Middle School
New Ulm · Public middle · Grades 5–8
617 students · 185 m away
New Ulm High School
New Ulm · Public high · Grades 9–12
687 students · 2.1 km away
Washington Learning Center
New Ulm · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
180 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
Johnsville Elementary
Blaine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
644 students
Becker Intermediate Elementary
Becker · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
644 students
Sullivan Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
East Rapids Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
639 students
Princeton Primary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
639 students
Kennedy Elementary
Lakeville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #554 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 #554 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #15797 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary had 643 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary?
There are 3 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.