Jefferson Elementary vs Mankato West Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 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
Mankato West Senior High
Mankato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Mankato, Minnesota | Mankato West Senior High Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 923 | #124 of 433 |
| National rank | #5251 of 50,301 | #4465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 191 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| city | Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 65.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Mankato West Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 41.9%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.5).
- •Mankato West Senior High is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 191.
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 Mankato West Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (79.5 vs 65.3 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 Mankato West Senior High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 191. Mankato West Senior High: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Mankato West Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Jefferson Elementary is 172nd of 923 and Mankato West Senior High is 124th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).