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Jefferson Park School
Elementary School · EL Paso-gridley Cusd 11 · EL Paso, IL
An EL Paso-gridley Cusd 11 elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 W 3rd St, EL Paso, IL 61738
- Math 65% proficient (2016)
- Reading 65% proficient (2016)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Park School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 8-year record (2009–2016) and has held near 65% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,116
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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EL Paso-gridley Cusd 11
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,159NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Park School is listed in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Park School
Jefferson Park School is a public elementary school in EL Paso, IL, part of EL Paso-gridley Cusd 11, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,799 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Park School
What grades does Jefferson Park School serve?
Jefferson Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jefferson Park School?
Jefferson Park School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Park School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Park School rank in IL?
Jefferson Park School ranks #2,799 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jefferson Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Park School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Jefferson Park School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Park School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Park School?
42.5% of students at Jefferson Park 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
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Woodford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (309) 527-4405
- Area population (ZIP 61738)
- 4,444
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 61738; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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