Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 284-7724
Jefferson Elementary School serves 396 students in grades 2-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 396 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.38, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2551 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dixon USD 170 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Dixon High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Reagan Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Madison School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dixon Dixon High School Grades: 9-12 | 743 students
0.9 miles
300 Lincoln Statue
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-7723 0.9 9-12 743 - Dixon Madison School Grades: 4-5 | 430 students
1.2 miles
618 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-7724 1.2 4-5 430 - Dixon Reagan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 623 students
1.2 miles
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-7725 1.2 6-8 623 - Dixon Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 512 students
1.6 miles
703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-7727 1.6 PK-1 512 - Nachusa Nachusa Campus Rssp Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school | 4 students
5.6 miles
Po Box 55
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796 5.6 Inquire with school 4
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