Jefferson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Lincoln 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lincoln 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 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln 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 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
354 students
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#304 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
68
Grade 1 Students
48
65
Grade 2 Students
51
76
Grade 3 Students
54
83
Grade 4 Students
53
82
Grade 5 Students
49
81
Grade 6 Students
54
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
79%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%