Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
389 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
