Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Eugene Field Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Eugene Field 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Eugene Field Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas 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 15-19% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eugene Field 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
266 students
471 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2353 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1657 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
35
64
Grade 1 Students
31
74
Grade 2 Students
30
71
Grade 3 Students
47
73
Grade 4 Students
39
70
Grade 5 Students
38
62
Grade 6 Students
46
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
62%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
9%
