JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

www.faribault.k12.mn.us

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Faribault, Minnesota, serving as part of the Faribault Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their future educational journeys.

As part of the Faribault school system, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes a collaborative environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school utilizes the district's broader resources to support diverse learning needs, aiming to foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. For more specific details regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or enrollment information, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website.

389

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	134
Black	148
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Black
148 (38.0%)
Hispanic
134 (34.4%)
White
75 (19.3%)
Two or More
21 (5.4%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)333-6500
Website:	http://www.faribault.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 56