Jefferson Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
362 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
32%
27%

Black
2%
17%

White
57%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
362 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
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 Sterling Community Unit School District 5.
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