At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
89
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
75%+27.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–-1
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
JEFFERSON LEARNING CENTER is a public elementary serving grades -1–-1 in WILLMAR, Minnesota. The school enrolls 89 students. It is part of the WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
89 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–-1
DistrictWILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27067
CityWILLMAR
ZIP56201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID274272001807
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment89
White31.5%
Hispanic / Latino59.6%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
31.5%
Hispanic
59.6%
Black
4.5%
Asian
3.4%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.