Jefferson Elementary vs Kato Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
191 students
Kato Public Charter School
Mankato · Charter high · Grades 6–12
77 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Mankato, Minnesota | Kato Public Charter School Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 923 | #418 of 433 |
| National rank | #5251 of 50,301 | #15521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 191 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 5% |
| city | Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 18.6).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 24.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 76.6%).
- •Kato Public Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 191 students compared with 77.
- •Jefferson Elementary is a public school while Kato Public Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary better than Kato Public Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (79.5 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jefferson Elementary and Kato Public Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 191. Kato Public Charter School: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Kato Public Charter School rank in Minnesota?
Jefferson Elementary is 172nd of 923 and Kato Public Charter School is 418th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).