- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Ulm, MN
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272349001150
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #7 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: New Ulm Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272349001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 272349001150 · New Ulm, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 14:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: New Ulm High School (687 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.1 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
- New Ulm High S
New Ulm High School
687 students
- This school
Jefferson Elementary
643 students
- New Ulm Middle
New Ulm Middle School
617 students
- Washington Lea 180
Washington Learning Center
180 students
- New Ulm Cte Ce 1
New Ulm Cte Center
1 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for New Ulm Public School District reports $14,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Cte Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Ulm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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?
32.5% 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 86.0% of enrollment, in New Ulm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 public schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #7 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Ulm on the city page.
What other schools are in New Ulm Public School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, New Ulm Public School District also operates New Ulm High School (687 students), New Ulm Middle School (617 students), and Washington Learning Center (180 students). See the New Ulm Public School District district page for the complete list.