Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Washington Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
389 students
487 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#590 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
154
-
Kindergarten Students
36
71
Grade 1 Students
46
103
Grade 2 Students
44
78
Grade 3 Students
31
73
Grade 4 Students
38
85
Grade 5 Students
40
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
78%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
