Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnston City High School, Washington Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
274 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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-2
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Johnston City CUSD 1 School District.
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