Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #699 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
79 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Collinsville CUSD 10 School District.
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