Jefferson Elementary School serves 92 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
92 students

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

American Indian
26%
11%

Asian
2%
1%

Hispanic
n/a
7%

Black
n/a
5%

White
72%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
92 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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