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Jefferson Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
1709 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350 · (815) 434-0726 · Part of Ottawa Elementary School District 141
Students
304
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–4
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1709 Columbus St, Ottawa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K34
Kindergarten45
Grade 147
Grade 264
Grade 358
Grade 456
Enrollment over time
285’20
274’21
292’22
306’23
304’24
Up 6.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 63%Hispanic 23%Black 7%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.