Jefferson Elementary School serves 49 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
26%
Black
(15-16)8%
17%
White
(15-16)84%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
49 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Lincoln Education Service District 27 School District.
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