Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Jefferson Park School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Park School's student population of 294 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Park School is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Park School?
294 students attend Jefferson Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jefferson Park School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Park School?
Jefferson Park School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Park School offer ?
Jefferson Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jefferson Park School part of?
Jefferson Park School is part of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District.
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