Jefferson Primary School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
45%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Primary School?
295 students attend Jefferson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jefferson Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Primary School offer ?
Jefferson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Jefferson Primary School part of?
Jefferson Primary School is part of Vandalia Community Unit School District 203.
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