Jefferson Elem School vs East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 5.4/10. Jefferson Elem School is significantly larger with 422 students, about 2.0× the size of East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch (213).
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Jefferson Elem School
Sterling, IL
5.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 2nd
422 students
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Rock Falls, IL
8.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
213 students
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| Metric | Jefferson Elem School | East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | — | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.2% | 47.9% |
| Environment Score | 4.4 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #2,761 of 3,814 | #388 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 90th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Jefferson Elem School | East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | — | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | — | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Jefferson Elem School | East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 2nd | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 422 | 213 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.2% | 47.9% |
| District | Sterling CUSD 5 | East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 |
| City | Sterling | Rock Falls |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Sterling (61081) | Rock Falls (61071) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,854 | $57,909 |
| Median Home Value | $121,000 | $104,900 |
| Median Rent | $791 | $752 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 18 min |