Jackson Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Jackson 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
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
422 students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#165 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
53
Grade 1 Students
58
53
Grade 2 Students
80
47
Grade 3 Students
80
61
Grade 4 Students
87
50
Grade 5 Students
66
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
69%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%