Jefferson School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
Jefferson School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson School is 0.42, 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson School?
135 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jefferson School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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