Jefferson Elementary School vs. Grundy Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Grundy 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Grundy 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 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grundy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
349 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#206 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
37
Kindergarten Students
50
54
Grade 1 Students
50
51
Grade 2 Students
45
58
Grade 3 Students
48
55
Grade 4 Students
49
58
Grade 5 Students
52
55
Grade 6 Students
40
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
84%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%