Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Washington 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
Math Proficiency
Washington 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 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
376 students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#388 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
135
-
Kindergarten Students
42
83
Grade 1 Students
31
65
Grade 2 Students
38
75
Grade 3 Students
47
95
Grade 4 Students
43
76
Grade 5 Students
40
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
77%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%