At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
191
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
42%-5.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in MANKATO, Minnesota. The school enrolls 191 students. It is part of the MANKATO 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
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
191 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27013
CityMANKATO
ZIP56001
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID271878000876
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment191
White69.1%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American14.1%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races9.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
69.1%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
14.1%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
9.4%
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.