Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Marion Jordan Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Marion Jordan 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Marion Jordan 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 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marion Jordan Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
344 students
481 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#121 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
23
Kindergarten Students
54
48
Grade 1 Students
43
59
Grade 2 Students
41
71
Grade 3 Students
62
72
Grade 4 Students
41
57
Grade 5 Students
45
73
Grade 6 Students
52
76
Grade 7 Students
1
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
22%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
66%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%