Enrollment
650
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blaine, MN
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270318000110
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a large elementary school in Blaine, Minnesota, enrolling 650 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.7% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 650 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 347 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Jefferson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 17.8%
Asian 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blaine, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary?
38.7% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Blaine, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blaine on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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