Jackson Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Jackson 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
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
455 students
374 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#828 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#421 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
57
Grade 1 Students
87
51
Grade 2 Students
74
65
Grade 3 Students
66
67
Grade 4 Students
71
65
Grade 5 Students
76
65
Grade 6 Students
2
3
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
71%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%