Lincoln Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Lincoln 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
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
511 students
349 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#653 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
74
50
Grade 1 Students
80
50
Grade 2 Students
76
45
Grade 3 Students
58
48
Grade 4 Students
73
49
Grade 5 Students
78
52
Grade 6 Students
72
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
94%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%