Jefferson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marion, Illinois 62959 · Marion CUSD 2
#1165 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#33295 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School is a public elementary located in Marion, in the Marion CUSD 2 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 376 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1165th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 376.
There are 8 schools in Marion; Jefferson Elem School ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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
- 376
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- 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).
Washington Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students · 842 m away
Lincoln Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students · 1.0 km away
Marion Jr High School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 2.4 km away
Longfellow Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students · 2.7 km away
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students · 3.3 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Johnston City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
270 students · 9.5 km away
Washington Middle School
Johnston City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
296 students · 9.5 km away
Johnston City High School
Johnston City · Public high · Grades 9–12
328 students · 9.9 km away
Crab Orchard High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
154 students · 9.9 km away
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
323 students · 9.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Hedding Grade Sch
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Carlinville Primary School
Carlinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
376 students
Countryside Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Westview Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
377 students
Sayre Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
377 students
Stagg Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
377 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Jefferson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 38.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1165 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 #1165 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #33295 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School had 376 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–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.