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Jefferson Primary School

PublicRegular
Bellwood, Illinois · Berkeley SD 87
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students380
Student:Teacher11.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
Jefferson
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
380
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
75%+21.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Jefferson Primary School is a public primary in Bellwood, Illinois. The school enrolls 380 students. It is part of the Berkeley SD 87 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
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictBerkeley SD 87
County17031
CityBellwood
ZIP60104
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170600000283

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment380
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino48.3%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian42.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
48.3%
Black
2.0%
Asian
42.3%
Two+
3.0%
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 %75%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)