Jefferson School (Closed 2005)

Jefferson School serves 179 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
35%
16%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jefferson School?
179 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Jefferson School students are White, and 35% of students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson School part of?
Jefferson School is part of Jacksonville School District 117.

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