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Jasper Elementary School

2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837

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Jasper Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Jasper Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 179 students
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jasper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Jasper Elementary School's student population of 179 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

179 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Jasper Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jasper Elementary School is 0.10, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#567 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Jasper Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jasper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jasper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

27%

Black

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17%

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White

95%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Jasper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jasper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jasper Community Consolidated School District 17

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jasper Elementary School's ranking?

Jasper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What schools are Jasper Elementary School often compared to?

Jasper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geff Elementary School, New Hope Elementary 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 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Jasper Elementary School?

179 students attend Jasper Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Jasper Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What grades does Jasper Elementary School offer ?

Jasper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Jasper Elementary School part of?

Jasper Elementary School is part of Jasper Community Consolidated School District 17.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 179 students
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education