Washington Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Washington 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
Washington 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
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
465 students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#795 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
135
Kindergarten Students
83
42
Grade 1 Students
65
31
Grade 2 Students
75
38
Grade 3 Students
95
47
Grade 4 Students
76
43
Grade 5 Students
71
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
14%
10%
% White
75%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%