Jefferson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Grade School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Lincoln Grade School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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 Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 354 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lincoln Grade School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
354 students
442 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#782 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
45
80
Grade 1 Students
48
70
Grade 2 Students
51
89
Grade 3 Students
54
95
Grade 4 Students
53
86
Grade 5 Students
49
-
Grade 6 Students
54
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
79%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%