Jefferson School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
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 School?
135 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Jefferson School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jefferson School part of?
Jefferson School is part of Park Ridge CCSD 64 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day of Preschool
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
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