Below Average
#1629 of 1,992 schools in MN
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary School · New Ulm Public School District · New Ulm, MN
A New Ulm Public School District elementary school serving grades 1st – 4th.
318 S PAYNE ST, New Ulm, MN 56073
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,097/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Ulm), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,698
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| New Ulm Area Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Imprints ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| R.i.s.e. ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Ulm Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Elementary is listed in NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in New Ulm, MN, part of New Ulm Public School District, serving approximately 624 students in grades 1st-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,629 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Elementary
What grades does Jefferson Elementary serve?
Jefferson Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Elementary rank in MN?
Jefferson Elementary ranks #1,629 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Jefferson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson Elementary a charter school?
No, Jefferson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elementary?
42.6% of students at Jefferson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (507) 233-3500
- Area population (ZIP 56073)
- 17,325
- Area average commute
- 14 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56073; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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