Littlejohn Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Littlejohn 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
Littlejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Littlejohn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
402 students
317 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3141 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2641 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
63
Grade 1 Students
60
52
Grade 2 Students
65
51
Grade 3 Students
66
49
Grade 4 Students
63
51
Grade 5 Students
84
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
51%
18%
% Black
14%
31%
% White
27%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%