Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44%
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
296 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44%
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
