Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Faribault, Minnesota, serving 458 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out from its surrounding peers in several key ways.

First, Jefferson Elementary has a significantly more diverse student population, with 46.29% African American, 25.33% Hispanic, and only 20.52% White students. This racial makeup is not as pronounced in the nearby schools, such as McKinley Elementary and Washington Elementary. Academically, Jefferson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with low performance across all grades and subjects, particularly for White students, Special Education students, and students from low-income backgrounds.

Another key difference is the school's exceptionally high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.13% to 88.65% over the past three years. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, suggesting that Jefferson Elementary serves a more economically disadvantaged community. Despite this, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to its neighbors, indicating a potential focus on resource allocation, though this has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 922 SW Home Place
       Faribault, MN  55021-6698


(507) 333-6500

District: Faribault Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
769th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,329 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Faribault Middle
High:    Faribault Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.3%
Hispanic:
32.2%
White:
20.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Faribault Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jefferson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.3%), Hispanic (32.2%), White (20.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Faribault Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 11, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Faribault Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $15,329. 3 elementary schools in the Faribault Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 769th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Faribault Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Faribault Public School District 384th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.66 595th 674 11.7%
2004 23.82 587th 676 13.2%
2005 38.17 518th 685 24.4%
2006 47.38 494th 756 34.7%
2007 45.74 537th 777 30.9%
2008 32.92 640th 781 18.1%
2010 32.10 662nd 803 17.6%
2011 22.79 704th 814 13.5%
2012 30.97 677th 820 17.4%
2013 33.73 640th 824 22.3%
2014 27.12 679th 826 17.8%
2015 21.65 707th 840 15.8%
2016 19.78 724th 848 14.6%
2017 17.38 732nd 853 14.2%
2018 17.20 728th 847 14.0%
2019 22.39 713th 870 18.0%
2021 12.17 749th 869 13.8%
2022 19.95 699th 858 18.5%
2023 11.13 752nd 845 11.0%
2024 13.52 769th 881 12.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 178th 242 26.4%
2019 40.66 130th 239 45.6%
2021 32.90 129th 175 26.3%
2022 43.23 138th 256 46.1%
2023 40.38 164th 276 40.6%
2024 39.72 181st 303 40.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.86 385th 515 25.2%
2022 31.06 388th 500 22.4%
2023 24.14 432nd 524 17.6%
2024 16.19 522nd 572 8.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.63 614th 728 15.7%
2019 32.83 550th 740 25.7%
2021 21.15 572nd 683 16.3%
2022 31.41 487th 663 26.5%
2023 16.93 677th 774 12.5%
2024 23.37 652nd 793 17.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.47 698th 774 9.8%
2019 17.19 687th 787 12.7%
2021 10.86 698th 783 10.9%
2022 15.27 678th 799 15.1%
2023 9.27 722nd 787 8.3%
2024 10.29 731st 809 9.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.40 640th 779 17.8%
2019 27.90 630th 798 21.1%
2021 13.08 692nd 784 11.7%
2022 24.74 645th 808 20.2%
2023 12.76 705th 799 11.8%
2024 16.89 702nd 826 15.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.30 192nd 266 27.8%
2019 38.33 184th 283 35.0%
2021 31.37 163rd 227 28.2%
2022 39.52 178th 282 36.9%
2023 30.80 205th 279 26.5%
2024 30.13 225th 310 27.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.85 148th 220 32.7%
2019 49.90 107th 219 51.1%
2021 19.72 135th 153 11.8%
2022 27.33 166th 209 20.6%
2023 24.08 173rd 214 19.2%
2024 30.87 186th 249 25.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.50 655th 712 8.0%
2019 33.05 568th 722 21.3%
2021 24.08 626th 710 11.8%
2022 39.41 481st 725 33.7%
2023 5.12 702nd 712 1.4%
2024 17.43 673rd 730 7.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 680 1 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 690
1989 674 4 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1990 686 3 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 699
1991 661 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1992 680 5 9 5 4 n/a n/a 0 703
1993 684 3 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1994 699 3 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1995 691 2 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 707
1996 691 2 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 707
1997 681 2 8 24 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 594 5 6 34 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1999 512 12 3 41 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 467 7 4 50 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 431 9 7 59 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 429 11 7 86 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 429 11 7 86 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 422 17 13 115 3 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 408 24 13 109 3 n/a n/a 0 557
2006 388 41 13 124 4 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 370 55 10 124 3 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 393 63 13 128 3 n/a n/a 0 600
2009 377 78 15 138 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2010 368 42 14 131 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2011 355 54 10 124 1 0 4 0 548
2012 351 65 8 132 2 0 8 0 566
2013 340 106 6 114 1 0 13 0 580
2014 295 126 6 121 2 0 9 0 559
2015 265 139 6 108 2 0 10 0 530
2016 208 206 15 113 2 0 8 0 552
2017 163 192 9 112 1 0 15 0 492
2018 156 206 7 122 0 0 13 0 504
2019 134 192 5 119 0 0 15 0 465
2020 124 203 5 120 0 0 13 0 465
2021 99 213 5 115 0 0 12 0 444
2022 103 201 5 113 2 0 16 0 440
2023 94 212 8 116 4 0 24 0 458
2024 82 159 5 127 3 0 19 0 395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 690 34.5 20.0 11.7
1989 693 35.4 19.5 14.3
1990 699 35.9 19.4 15.5
1991 676 35.2 19.2 13.5
1992 703 34.9 20.1 13.8
1993 705 35.4 19.9 14.6
1994 717 36.3 19.8 15.5
1995 707 10.3 68.6 16.5
1996 707 10.3 68.6 16.5
1997 716 36.9 19.4 22.3
1998 641 n/a 0.0 20.6
1999 568 35.0 16.2 24.3
2000 528 30.3 17.4 36.2
2001 506 30.3 16.7 34.2
2002 534 33.1 16.1 44
2003 534 33.1 16.1 44
2004 570 35.2 16.2 48.2
2005 557 37.4 14.9 47
2006 570 34.7 16.4 53.7
2007 562 39.3 14.3 50
2008 600 35.9 16.7 53.2
2009 609 38.1 16.0 58.5
2010 555 38.6 14.3 60.5
2011 548 39.0 14.0 63.9
2012 566 38.2 14.8 61.1
2013 580 37.5 15.4 65
2014 559 35.9 15.5 71.4
2015 530 43.0 12.3 71.1
2016 552 43.0 12.8 74.1
2017 492 41.4 11.8 73.4
2018 504 40.3 12.4 78.4
2019 465 37.2 12.5 77.8
2020 465 36.9 12.5 79.4
2021 444 36.5 12.1 76.1
2022 440 37.3 11.7 78.4
2023 458 33.3 13.7 88.6
2024 395 35.5 11.0 83.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 690 34.5 20.0 11.7
1989 693 35.4 19.5 14.3
1990 699 35.9 19.4 15.5
1991 676 35.2 19.2 13.5
1992 703 34.9 20.1 13.8
1993 705 35.4 19.9 14.6
1994 717 36.3 19.8 15.5
1995 707 10.3 68.6 16.5
1996 707 10.3 68.6 16.5
1997 716 36.9 19.4 22.3
1998 641 n/a 0.0 20.6
1999 568 35.0 16.2 24.3
2000 528 30.3 17.4 36.2
2001 506 30.3 16.7 34.2
2002 534 33.1 16.1 44
2003 534 33.1 16.1 44
2004 570 35.2 16.2 48.2
2005 557 37.4 14.9 47
2006 570 34.7 16.4 53.7
2007 562 39.3 14.3 50
2008 600 35.9 16.7 53.2
2009 609 38.1 16.0 58.5
2010 555 38.6 14.3 60.5
2011 548 39.0 14.0 63.9
2012 566 38.2 14.8 61.1
2013 580 37.5 15.4 65
2014 559 35.9 15.5 71.4
2015 530 43.0 12.3 71.1
2016 552 43.0 12.8 74.1
2017 492 41.4 11.8 73.4
2018 504 40.3 12.4 78.4
2019 465 37.2 12.5 77.8
2020 465 36.9 12.5 79.4
2021 444 36.5 12.1 76.1
2022 440 37.3 11.7 78.4
2023 458 33.3 13.7 88.6
2024 395 35.5 11.0 83.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,329

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 713th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 752nd of 845 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)33.318.5
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Faribault Public School District)41.626.2
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)27.213.9
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Faribault Public School District)34.224.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)43.937.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Faribault Public School District)4132
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)46.326.4
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Faribault Public School District)40.332.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)26.78.6
 18.1%
   5th Grade Math (Faribault Public School District)28.915.2
 13.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)57.334.5
 22.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Faribault Public School District)51.547.1
 4.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)4415.5
 28.5%
   5th Grade Science (Faribault Public School District)3726.6
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465458
 1.5%
African American192212
 10.4%
American Indian04
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic119116
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White13494
 29.9%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%88.6%
 10.8%


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Students at Jefferson Elementary are 40% African American, 32% Hispanic, 21% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Faribault Middle
High : Faribault Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Jefferson Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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