Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, C.e. Jacobson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C.e. Jacobson Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.e. Jacobson Elementary School's ranking?
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School is ranked #953 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are C.e. Jacobson Elementary School often compared to?
C.e. Jacobson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise River Elementary School, Cambridge Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend C.e. Jacobson Elementary School?
493 students attend C.e. Jacobson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of C.e. Jacobson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.e. Jacobson Elementary School?
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does C.e. Jacobson Elementary School offer ?
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is C.e. Jacobson Elementary School part of?
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School is part of Rush City Public School District.
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