Jefferson Learning Center serves 73 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Learning Center's student population of 73 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Learning Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
48%
11%
Black
11%
12%
White
33%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Learning Center?
73 students attend Jefferson Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson Learning Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Learning Center?
Jefferson Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Learning Center offer ?
Jefferson Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jefferson Learning Center part of?
Jefferson Learning Center is part of Willmar Public School District.
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