Jefferson Elementary School

725 W Putnam St
Princeton, IL 61356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
8%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
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White
90%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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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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

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