- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winona, MN
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274407001822
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Winona · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- 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 #2 of 4 elementary schools in Winona, MN.
School address
District: Winona Area Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274407001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 274407001822 · Winona, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 12.9:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Winona Senior High (849 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.2 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
- Winona Senior
Winona Senior High
849 students
- Winona Middle
Winona Middle
665 students
- This school 322
Jefferson Elementary
322 students
- Washington-Kos 231
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
231 students
- Goodview Eleme 209
Goodview Elementary
209 students
- Winona Area Le 92
Winona Area Learning Center
92 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 322 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 36% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$17,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winona Area Public School District reports $17,413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winona Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Kosciusko Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winona Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher 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
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winona, MN. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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?
38.5% 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 61.8% of enrollment, in Winona, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Winona?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Winona, 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 Winona on the city page.
What other schools are in Winona Area Public School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Senior High (849 students), Winona Middle (665 students), and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary (231 students). See the Winona Area Public School District district page for the complete list.