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Jefferson Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
211 McCormick Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115 · (815) 754-2263 · Part of DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
Students
308
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
57%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Jefferson Elem School
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
Location
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211 McCormick Dr, Dekalb
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten36
Grade 148
Grade 250
Grade 372
Grade 451
Grade 551
Enrollment over time
298’20
317’21
319’22
321’23
308’24
Up 3.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 36%Black 31%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 8%Asian 7%
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.