Jefferson Learning Center serves 82 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Learning Center's student population of 82 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Learning Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
48%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
82 students attend Jefferson Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson Learning Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% 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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