Jefferson Elem School
Regular School · Charleston, IL
Jefferson Elem School is a regular school school in Charleston, Illinois, serving grades 04–06 with 698 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 523 | 75% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 10% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 51 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 6% |
| Asian | 8 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 698 | 374M / 324F |
English Language Learners: 8 (1% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10.0% -17.7pp | 27.7% | 536 |
| Reading Proficiency | 23.0% -9.7pp | 32.7% | 535 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 698 | 100% |
Contact & Location
801 Jefferson Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217)639-7000
http://charleston.k12.il.usOther Schools in District
- Ashmore Elem School Elementary
- Carl Sandburg Elem School Elementary
- Mark Twain Elem School Elementary
- Charleston High School High
- Charleston Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 61920) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
170960000569
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD