Jefferson School serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Jefferson School's student population of 142 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
School Motto
Together We Discover, Learn, Grow & Care
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson School?
142 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jefferson School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jefferson School part of?
Jefferson School is part of Park Ridge CCSD 64 School District.
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