Jefferson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sterling, Illinois 61081 · Sterling CUSD 5
#1054 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#30421 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School is a public elementary located in Sterling, in the Sterling CUSD 5 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1054th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 450.
There are 6 schools in Sterling; Jefferson Elem School ranks 2nd of 6 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%)69.6%
- 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
- 450
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.6%
- 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).
Challand Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students · 285 m away
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students · 527 m away
Lincoln Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
277 students · 792 m away
Franklin Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
407 students · 1.2 km away
Washington Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
394 students · 1.9 km away
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students · 2.9 km away
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
530 students · 3.0 km away
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
214 students · 3.5 km away
Rock Falls Middle School
Rock Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
246 students · 4.3 km away
Dillon Elementary School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
T Roosevelt Elem School
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450 students
Woodview School
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450 students
Spaulding Elementary School
Gurnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
450 students
Prairieland Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
South Primary School
South Roxana · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
450 students
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Jefferson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 42.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1054 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 #1054 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #30421 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School had 450 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.