At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
376
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
52%-1.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Jefferson Elem School is a public primary in Marion, Illinois. The school enrolls 376 students. It is part of the Marion CUSD 2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictMarion CUSD 2
County17199
CityMarion
ZIP62959
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172460002663
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment376
White76.3%
Hispanic / Latino4.0%
Black / African American10.1%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
76.3%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
10.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
8.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.