Illini Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Illini Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Illini Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Illini Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-6
Total Students
334 students
329 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1716 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
58
Kindergarten Students
63
49
Grade 1 Students
61
38
Grade 2 Students
57
30
Grade 3 Students
52
52
Grade 4 Students
63
32
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
-
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
38%
42%
% White
47%
41%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
