Littlejohn Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Littlejohn 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
Littlejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Littlejohn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
362 students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1314 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
36
Grade 1 Students
66
48
Grade 2 Students
60
50
Grade 3 Students
58
72
Grade 4 Students
54
51
Grade 5 Students
67
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
51%
18%
% Black
14%
31%
% White
27%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%