Jefferson Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–4
Part of Ottawa ESD 141
1709 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350 · (815) 434-0726
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Academic performance
Math proficiency22%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
304Students enrolled
13:1Student–teacher ratio
65%Free / reduced lunch
TownSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K34
Kindergarten45
Grade 147
Grade 264
Grade 358
Grade 456
Students
White · 63%193
Hispanic · 23%70
Black · 7%20
Two or more races · 6%19
Asian · 0%1
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
285’20
274’21
292’22
306’23
304’24
Location
1709 Columbus St Ottawa
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.