Illini Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Illini Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Illini Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Illini Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-6
Total Students
309 students
340 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1625 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
48
Kindergarten Students
57
53
Grade 1 Students
46
51
Grade 2 Students
57
38
Grade 3 Students
61
36
Grade 4 Students
51
31
Grade 5 Students
-
34
Grade 6 Students
-
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
38%
39%
% White
53%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%