Jefferson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 · Elmhurst SD 205
#215 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#8914 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School is a public elementary located in Elmhurst, in the Elmhurst SD 205 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 329 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 215th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 329.
There are 14 schools in Elmhurst; Jefferson Elem School ranks 5th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)2.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Childhood
Elmhurst · Public other · Grades PK–PK
271 students · 1.1 km away
Sandburg Middle School
Elmhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students · 1.2 km away
Bryan Middle School
Elmhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students · 1.4 km away
Edison Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students · 1.5 km away
Jackson Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 1.7 km away
Lincoln Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students · 1.9 km away
Hawthorne Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students · 2.1 km away
Sunnyside Intermediate School
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
344 students · 2.3 km away
Hillside Elem School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students · 2.4 km away
MacArthur Middle School
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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329 students
Northeast Elem School
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329 students
Anne Sullivan Elem School
Prospect Heights · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
329 students
Dawn Elser Elementary School
O Fallon · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
330 students
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
330 students
McNair Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Jefferson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #215 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School ranks #215 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #8914 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School had 329 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.