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Jefferson Primary School
Elementary School · Berkeley Sd 87 · Bellwood, IL
A Berkeley Sd 87 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
225 46th Ave, Bellwood, IL 60104
- Math 12% proficient (2016)
- Reading 17% proficient (2016)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Primary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2013, to 15% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 44% (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
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,270
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK | 1.0 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Grant Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Berkeley Sd 87
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Primary School is listed in Berkeley SD 87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Primary School
Jefferson Primary School is a public elementary school in Bellwood, IL, part of Berkeley Sd 87, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,571 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Primary School
What grades does Jefferson Primary School serve?
Jefferson Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Primary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Primary School rank in IL?
Jefferson Primary School ranks #3,571 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jefferson Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Primary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Jefferson Primary School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Primary School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Primary School?
75.9% of students at Jefferson Primary 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (708) 449-3165
- Area population (ZIP 60104)
- 18,390
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 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 60104; 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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