Jefferson Elementary School vs. Littlejohn Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Littlejohn 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Littlejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 10-14% (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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Littlejohn 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
321 students
361 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1949 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2689 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
38
60
Grade 1 Students
55
57
Grade 2 Students
72
60
Grade 3 Students
52
58
Grade 4 Students
51
60
Grade 5 Students
53
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
49%
% Black
32%
13%
% White
35%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
