Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rochester, Minnesota 55906 · Rochester Public School District
#189 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#5486 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Rochester, in the Rochester Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 464 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 189th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (78th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 464.
There are 29 schools in Rochester; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 6th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kellogg Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
769 students · 749 m away
Churchill Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
192 students · 1.2 km away
Hoover Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
228 students · 2.0 km away
Riverside Central Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 2.0 km away
Washington Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 2.2 km away
Century High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,608 students · 2.6 km away
John Marshall High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,549 students · 2.7 km away
Lincoln K-8 School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–8
506 students · 3.0 km away
Elton Hills Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 3.2 km away
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
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464 students
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465 students
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood
Prior Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
Oneka Elementary School
Hugo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
Bluff Creek Elementary
Chanhassen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Medford Elementary
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #189 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 School rank in Minnesota?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #189 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #5486 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 464 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.