Jefferson Elementary School serves 207 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.19, 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malden Grade School, Douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
207 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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-3
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Princeton ESD 115 School District.
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