Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jefferson Park School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Jefferson Park School is 0.17, 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Park School?
261 students attend Jefferson Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jefferson Park School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Park School?
Jefferson Park School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Park School offer ?
Jefferson Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jefferson Park School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
