Jefferson Primary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bellwood, Illinois 60104 · Berkeley SD 87
#744 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#23407 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Primary School
Jefferson Primary School is a public elementary located in Bellwood, in the Berkeley SD 87 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 744th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 380.
There are 6 schools in Bellwood; Jefferson Primary School ranks 1st of 5 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%)75.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
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 Primary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Jefferson Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McKinley Elem School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students · 1.2 km away
MacArthur Middle School
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students · 1.3 km away
Sunnyside Intermediate School
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
344 students · 1.3 km away
Early Childhood Center
Bellwood · Public other · Grades PK–PK
178 students · 1.6 km away
Grant Elem School
Melrose Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students · 1.6 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 1.9 km away
Thurgood Marshall Elem School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students · 2.0 km away
Roosevelt Middle School
Bellwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students · 2.0 km away
Northlake Middle School
Northlake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students · 2.1 km away
J W Riley Intermediate School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Prairieview Elementary School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
380 students
John Laidlaw Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Washington Elem School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Oakton Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Primary School a good school?
Jefferson Primary School has a Success Index (US) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #744 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 Primary School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Primary School ranks #744 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #23407 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School had 380 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Primary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Primary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.