Jefferson Learning Center (2026 Ranking)

1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201

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

Top Rankings

Jefferson Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

82 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center
2023	73
2022	67
2020	44
2019	44
2018	46
2017	46
2016	48
2015	63
2014	63
2013	62
2012	73
2011	60
2010	51
2009	51
2008	48
1994	327
1993	351
1992	290
1991	279
1990	296
1989	300

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center
2023	13
2022	11
2021	12
2020	10
2019	10
2018	12
2017	12
2016	12
2015	14
2014	13
2013	14
2012	14
2011	13
2010	7
2009	8
2008	7
1999	15
1995	18
1994	18
1993	18
1992	17
1991	17
1990	17
1989	18
1988	21

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2023	6:1	14:1	13:1
2022	6:1	14:1	14:1
2020	4:1	14:1	15:1
2019	4:1	14:1	15:1
2018	4:1	16:1	15:1
2017	4:1	14:1	15:1
2016	4:1	16:1	14:1
2015	5:1	16:1	14:1
2014	5:1	15:1	14:1
2013	5:1	15:1	15:1
2012	5:1	15:1	15:1
2011	5:1	15:1	14:1
2010	7:1	15:1	15:1
2009	6:1	15:1	15:1
2008	7:1	15:1	14:1
1994	18:1	17:1	17:1
1993	19:1	18:1	17:1
1992	17:1	17:1	17:1
1991	17:1	17:1	17:1
1990	18:1	17:1	17:1
1989	17:1	17:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2010)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2010	4%	2%	1%
2009	4%	2%	1%
2008	2%	3%	1%
1993	1%	2%	1%
1992	1%	2%	2%
1991	1%	2%	1%
1990	1%	2%	1%
1988	2%	2%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2023	8%	7%	4%
2022	6%	7%	3%
2020	7%	7%	2%
2019	7%	7%	2%
2016	2%	7%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2013	2%	6%	1%
2012	2%	7%	2%
1989	2%	3%	1%
1988	2%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

48%

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2023	48%	11%	41%
2022	37%	10%	40%
2020	25%	9%	35%
2019	25%	9%	35%
2018	37%	9%	35%
2017	37%	9%	35%
2016	40%	9%	34%
2015	40%	9%	34%
2014	41%	8%	32%
2013	39%	8%	31%
2012	37%	7%	31%
2011	43%	7%	31%
2010	35%	7%	31%
2009	22%	6%	29%
2008	25%	6%	29%
1994	11%	2%	12%
1993	11%	2%	11%
1992	8%	1%	10%
1991	5%	1%	9%
1990	5%	1%	8%
1989	3%	1%	6%

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Black

13%

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2023	11%	12%	14%
2022	12%	12%	16%
2020	23%	11%	18%
2019	23%	11%	18%
2018	10%	11%	16%
2017	10%	11%	16%
2016	10%	10%	15%
2015	10%	10%	12%
2014	5%	10%	12%
2013	5%	9%	10%
2012	4%	9%	8%
2011	2%	9%	7%
2010	2%	10%	7%

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White

32%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2023	33%	62%	39%
2022	45%	63%	39%
2020	41%	66%	42%
2019	41%	66%	42%
2018	53%	67%	46%
2017	53%	67%	46%
2016	48%	68%	49%
2015	45%	69%	52%
2014	49%	71%	54%
2013	50%	72%	56%
2012	52%	73%	58%
2011	50%	74%	60%
2010	59%	75%	60%
2009	74%	76%	63%
2008	73%	76%	64%
1994	89%	88%	85%
1993	88%	89%	88%
1992	91%	90%	88%
1991	94%	91%	89%
1990	94%	91%	90%
1989	94%	91%	92%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2020)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2020	2%	5%	1%
2019	2%	5%	1%
2015	4%	4%	1%
2014	5%	3%	1%
2013	4%	3%	2%
2012	5%	2%	1%
2011	5%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.65

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2023	0.65	0.59	0.67
2022	0.65	0.58	0.67
2020	0.72	0.54	0.67
2019	0.72	0.54	0.67
2018	0.58	0.53	0.64
2017	0.58	0.53	0.64
2016	0.61	0.52	0.63
2015	0.63	0.51	0.61
2014	0.59	0.48	0.61
2013	0.61	0.47	0.59
2012	0.59	0.45	0.57
2011	0.57	0.44	0.55
2010	0.53	0.42	0.54
2009	0.40	0.41	0.51
2008	0.41	0.41	0.50
1994	0.20	0.22	0.26
1993	0.22	0.21	0.22
1992	0.17	0.19	0.21
1991	0.11	0.16	0.19
1990	0.11	0.16	0.18
1989	0.12	0.16	0.16

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

70%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2023	77%	35%	59%
2022	54%	26%	49%
2020	43%	28%	53%
2019	43%	28%	53%
2018	41%	30%	52%
2017	41%	30%	52%
2016	43%	31%	52%
2015	50%	31%	50%
2014	59%	31%	51%
2013	55%	31%	49%
2012	67%	30%	46%
2011	53%	29%	43%
2010	47%	28%	41%
2009	39%	25%	38%
2008	27%	24%	38%
1994	30%	18%	24%
1993	29%	17%	23%
1992	22%	18%	25%
1991	20%	16%	20%
1990	18%	15%	21%
1989	22%	15%	22%

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Eligible for

11%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Jefferson Learning Center	Minnesota	Willmar Public School District
2023	4%	8%	9%
2022	3%	6%	8%
2020	5%	8%	9%
2019	5%	8%	9%
2018	6%	8%	7%
2017	6%	8%	7%
2016	6%	7%	7%
2015	4%	7%	7%
2014	2%	7%	6%
2013	2%	7%	7%
2012	1%	7%	7%
2011	5%	8%	8%
2010	8%	8%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Willmar Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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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