JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
318 S PAYNE ST
NEW ULM, MN 56073
643 Students
Elementary School 1st - 4th
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary, located in New Ulm, Minnesota, serves as a core educational facility within the New Ulm Public School District. As a dedicated elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for students in the primary grade levels, emphasizing essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body while preparing them for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson Elementary is integrated into the broader New Ulm community, maintaining a focus on student engagement and academic growth. The school utilizes its location on South Payne Street to serve local families, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between parents and staff. By offering a structured and nurturing environment, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character building, and academic success for every student who walks through its doors.
643
Total Students
48.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    553 (86.0%)
  • Hispanic
    63 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.6%)
  • Black
    5 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (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: NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)233-3500
Website: http://www.newulm.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: 1st - 4th
Total Students: 643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53

* 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
Grade 1 154
Grade 2 164
Grade 3 172
Grade 4 153
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Washington Learning Center
NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
180 Students
910 14TH N ST
NEW ULM, MN 56073 (1.5 miles away)
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