Jefferson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Lincoln 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
Lincoln 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 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
349 students
511 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#146 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
50
74
Grade 1 Students
50
80
Grade 2 Students
45
76
Grade 3 Students
48
58
Grade 4 Students
49
73
Grade 5 Students
52
78
Grade 6 Students
40
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
1%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
84%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%