Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Marion Jordan Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Marion Jordan 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Marion Jordan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marion Jordan Elementary 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
358 students
487 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#288 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
19
Kindergarten Students
40
58
Grade 1 Students
65
59
Grade 2 Students
51
66
Grade 3 Students
44
77
Grade 4 Students
64
71
Grade 5 Students
41
65
Grade 6 Students
46
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
23%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
67%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%