Below Average
#3413 of 3,813 schools in IL
Jefferson Elem School
Elementary School · Johnston City Cusd 1 · Johnston City, IL
A Johnston City Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1108 Grand Ave, Johnston City, IL 62951
- Math 42% proficient (2013)
- Reading 47% proficient (2013)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Elem School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2010, to 45% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,694
Median home value
$89,600
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Johnston City CUSD 1
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Johnston City Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Elem School is listed in Johnston City CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School is a public elementary school in Johnston City, IL, part of Johnston City Cusd 1, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,413 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Elem School
What grades does Jefferson Elem School serve?
Jefferson Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Elem School rank in IL?
Jefferson Elem School ranks #3,413 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jefferson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elem School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Jefferson Elem School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Elem School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elem School?
63.5% of students at Jefferson Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (618) 983-7561
- Area population (ZIP 62951)
- 5,381
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62951; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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