Jefferson Learning Center serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- 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 89 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Learning Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
60%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
31%
60%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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?
89 students attend Jefferson Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jefferson Learning Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Learning Center offer ?
Jefferson Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Learning Center part of?
Jefferson Learning Center is part of Willmar Public School District.
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