Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(618)524-4390
- Jefferson Elementary School serves 133 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 133 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 133 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #713 out of 3,544 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 93% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Massac UD 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Massac County High School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Massac Junior High School (5.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Franklin Elementary School (5.7 miles away)
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Grades: K-6 | 204 students
5.7 miles
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(618)524-2243 5.7 K-6 204 - Metropolis Massac Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 321 students
5.8 miles
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Metropolis, IL 62960
(618)524-2645 5.8 7-8 321 - Metropolis Massac County High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 591 students
6.2 miles
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618)524-3440 6.2 9-12 591 - Metropolis Metropolis Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 607 students
7.9 miles
1015 Filmore St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618)524-4821 7.9 PK-6 607 - Brookport Unity Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 161 students
8.5 miles
6846 Unity School Rd
Brookport, IL 62910
(618)564-2582 8.5 K-6 161
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