Jefferson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Johnston City, Illinois 62951 · Johnston City CUSD 1
#927 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#27618 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School is a public elementary located in Johnston City, in the Johnston City CUSD 1 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 270 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 927th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (48th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 270.
There are 3 schools in Johnston City; Jefferson Elem School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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
- 270
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washington Middle School
Johnston City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
296 students · 596 m away
Johnston City High School
Johnston City · Public high · Grades 9–12
328 students · 878 m away
Herrin High School
Herrin · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students · 7.9 km away
Lincoln Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students · 8.4 km away
Frankfort Comm High School
West Frankfort · Public high · Grades 9–12
416 students · 8.6 km away
Herrin Middle School
Herrin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students · 8.7 km away
North Side Primary Center
Herrin · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
433 students · 8.7 km away
Denning Elementary School
West Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
439 students · 9.3 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 9.5 km away
Frankfort Intermediate School
West Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
447 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Heritage JH and Elem Sch
Homer · Public elementary · Grades K–8
270 students
George Washington Elementary Sch
Alsip · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Schiller Elem School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
270 students
Holmes Elem School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
White Heath Elem School
White Heath · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
270 students
Brown County Elementary School
Mount Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
270 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Jefferson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 46.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #927 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 #927 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #27618 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School had 270 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. 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.