Lincoln Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Lincoln Elementary School or Jefferson 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
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson 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 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
458 students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#165 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
53
Grade 1 Students
88
53
Grade 2 Students
72
47
Grade 3 Students
75
61
Grade 4 Students
77
50
Grade 5 Students
77
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
60%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%