Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jefferson Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Primary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Primary 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
52%
27%
Black
41%
17%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson Primary School often compared to?
Jefferson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School, Karel Havlicek Elementary School, Washington Dual Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Primary School?
430 students attend Jefferson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jefferson Primary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Primary School offer ?
Jefferson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jefferson Primary School part of?
Jefferson Primary School is part of Berkeley SD 87 School District.
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