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Jefferson Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Elmhurst, Illinois · Elmhurst SD 205
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students329
Student:Teacher12.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch3%
Title INo
Jefferson Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
329
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
3%-50.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Jefferson Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Elmhurst, Illinois. The school enrolls 329 students. It is part of the Elmhurst SD 205 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
3% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictElmhurst SD 205
County17043
CityElmhurst
ZIP60126
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171397001750

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment329
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.3%
Black / African American9.6%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native74.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
9.6%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %3%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)