Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(618) 997-5766
Jefferson Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 448 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 | #1388 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 9% | 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 | 45% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion CUSD 2 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 Williamson County Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Marion Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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0.1 miles
801 E Reeves St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2472 0.1 Inquire with school n/a - Marion Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 562 students
0.5 miles
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534 0.5 K-5 562 - Marion Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 544 students
0.7 miles
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063 0.7 K-5 544 - Marion Williamson County Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: 11 | 18 students
1.0 miles
409 S Court St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2138 1.0 11 18 - Marion Marion Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 860 students
1.4 miles
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317 1.4 6-8 860
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