Jefferson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Morton, Illinois 61550 · Morton CUSD 709
#601 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#20204 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School is a public elementary located in Morton, in the Morton CUSD 709 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 354 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 601st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 354.
There are 6 schools in Morton; Jefferson Elem School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
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
- 354
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- 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).
Morton High School
Morton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students · 622 m away
Morton Jr High School
Morton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
504 students · 653 m away
Grundy Elem School
Morton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
465 students · 1.0 km away
Lincoln Elem School
Morton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
517 students · 1.3 km away
Lettie Brown Elementary School
Morton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students · 4.0 km away
Don D Shute Elem School
East Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
206 students · 8.1 km away
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
East Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–2
162 students · 8.3 km away
J L Hensey Elem School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
262 students · 9.1 km away
Beverly Manor Elementary School
Washington · Public middle · Grades 4–8
315 students · 9.4 km away
Tremont Elem School
Tremont · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Evelyn Alexander School
North Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–3
354 students
Milford Grade School West Campus
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
Sabin Elem Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
Mill Creek School
Geneva · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Schafer Elem School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Jefferson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 57.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #601 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 #601 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #20204 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School had 354 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–6. 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.