- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mankato, MN
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271878000876
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Mankato · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mankato, MN.
School address
District: Mankato Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271878000876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 271878000876 · Mankato, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 11.9:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students)
Jefferson Elementary shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mankato East S
Mankato East Senior High
1,302 students
- Mankato West S
Mankato West Senior High
1,232 students
- Prairie Winds
Prairie Winds Middle School
887 students
- Dakota Meadows
Dakota Meadows Middle School
852 students
- Hoover Element 461
Hoover Elementary
461 students
- This school 191
Jefferson Elementary
191 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 28% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mankato Public School District reports $14,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato East Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mankato West Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mankato, MN. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary?
30.9% 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 69.1% of enrollment, in Mankato, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mankato?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mankato, 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 Mankato on the city page.
What other schools are in Mankato Public School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Mankato Public School District also operates Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students), Mankato West Senior High (1,232 students), and Prairie Winds Middle School (887 students). See the Mankato Public School District district page for the complete list.