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Jefferson Elem School
PublicMiddleGrades 4–6
801 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 · (217) 639-7000 · Part of Charleston Community Unit School District 1
Students
698
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
52%
Setting
Town
Grades
4–6
What stands out about Jefferson Elem School
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 8.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts23%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
801 Jefferson Ave, Charleston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K126
Grade 11
Grade 4189
Grade 5206
Grade 6175
Grade 71
Enrollment over time
642’20
635’21
635’22
663’23
698’24
Up 8.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 75%Black 10%Hispanic 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.