Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Belleville, Illinois, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 351. The school is part of the Belleville School District 118, which is ranked 480 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary School faces significant academic challenges, particularly in its overall academic performance and the performance of certain student subgroups. The school's proficiency rates in IAR/English Language Arts (32.4%) and IAR/Mathematics (24.5%) are significantly below the Belleville School District 118 (39.2% and 22.8%) and the state of Illinois (41.2% and 28.4%) averages. The school's performance is particularly weak in 5th grade, where only 22.2% of students are proficient in IAR/English Language Arts and 13.9% are proficient in IAR/Mathematics. While the school performs relatively well in serving its African American student population, it struggles with its White student population, as well as students with disabilities and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Jefferson Elementary School's high chronic absenteeism rate, rising from 7.1% in the 2019-2020 school year to 28.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. Compared to nearby schools, such as Henry Raab Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates, Jefferson Elementary School is underperforming. However, it outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Douglas Elementary and Franklin Elementary. The nearby Wolf Branch Elementary School, which is in a different district (Wolf Branch School District 113), significantly outperforms Jefferson Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1400 N Charles St
       Belleville, IL  62221-4858


(618) 233-3798

District: Belleville School District 118

SchoolDigger Rank:
1061st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,276 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.6%
African American:
39.3%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Belleville School District 118. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Belleville School District 118.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $19,276, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Belleville School District 118.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 1061st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Belleville School District 118:

SchoolDigger ranks Belleville School District 118 480th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.97 281st 2020 86.1%
2004 79.60 346th 2030 83.0%
2005 82.97 205th 2022 89.9%
2006 80.06 301st 2086 85.6%
2007 67.61 793rd 2095 62.1%
2008 73.11 615th 2092 70.6%
2009 66.77 844th 2120 60.2%
2010 61.52 1011th 2139 52.7%
2011 58.47 1082nd 2147 49.6%
2012 46.69 1369th 2166 36.8%
2013 38.44 1434th 2167 33.8%
2014 31.65 1500th 2093 28.3%
2015 28.56 1456th 2052 29.0%
2016 43.08 1100th 2046 46.2%
2017 42.51 1105th 2044 45.9%
2018 46.36 1016th 2037 50.1%
2019 53.34 917th 2086 56.0%
2021 49.88 856th 1948 56.1%
2022 38.30 1211th 2082 41.8%
2023 49.60 954th 2077 54.1%
2024 44.49 1061st 2067 48.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.02 142nd 763 81.4%
2019 64.38 281st 1194 76.5%
2021 45.93 301st 640 53.0%
2022 45.44 471st 1113 57.7%
2023 30.40 779th 1156 32.6%
2024 25.63 935th 1195 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.18 623rd 1765 64.7%
2019 69.91 360th 1816 80.2%
2021 52.61 575th 1514 62.0%
2022 47.48 833rd 1763 52.8%
2023 55.23 684th 1808 62.2%
2024 58.39 591st 1793 67.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.67 907th 1964 53.8%
2019 60.77 729th 2019 63.9%
2021 51.80 717th 1680 57.3%
2022 40.55 1072nd 1970 45.6%
2023 48.07 929th 1957 52.5%
2024 43.32 1008th 1942 48.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.42 502nd 907 44.7%
2024 34.55 556th 886 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.95 1033rd 1972 47.6%
2019 47.77 969th 2019 52.0%
2021 44.52 847th 1707 50.4%
2022 38.13 1132nd 1977 42.7%
2023 49.17 910th 1984 54.1%
2024 46.09 961st 1959 50.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.66 147th 698 78.9%
2019 76.66 81st 711 88.6%
2022 59.86 173rd 684 74.7%
2023 57.53 201st 692 71.0%
2024 72.82 95th 655 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.03 912th 1463 37.7%
2019 46.31 804th 1462 45.0%
2021 42.92 723rd 1308 44.7%
2022 28.61 1090th 1425 23.5%
2023 40.74 864th 1419 39.1%
2024 26.42 1082nd 1392 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 479 39 3 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 525
1990 514 34 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 550
1991 519 63 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 486 69 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1993 469 81 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 446 87 7 9 5 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 444 107 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 444 107 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 462 93 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 362 61 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 345 86 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 328 96 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 339 119 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 235 92 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 235 92 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 214 102 7 18 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 208 79 7 8 4 n/a n/a 6 312
2006 238 79 5 5 2 n/a n/a 16 345
2007 240 95 5 8 7 n/a n/a 21 376
2008 239 84 4 9 4 n/a n/a 35 375
2009 209 67 5 3 2 n/a n/a 25 311
2010 204 98 5 5 3 n/a n/a 21 336
2011 219 107 1 12 3 1 26 0 369
2012 179 117 2 12 5 1 14 0 330
2013 198 145 6 13 3 3 20 0 388
2014 183 151 5 19 1 3 28 0 390
2015 183 152 5 20 1 3 30 0 394
2016 189 140 5 19 1 1 20 0 375
2017 196 143 7 14 1 2 25 0 388
2018 206 165 6 15 1 4 25 0 422
2019 186 156 5 14 1 1 36 0 399
2020 174 134 4 12 1 0 26 0 351
2021 158 132 2 12 0 0 32 0 336
2022 159 133 4 14 0 0 30 0 340
2023 153 138 4 21 1 0 34 0 351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 525 27.0 19.4 n/a
1990 550 24.0 22.9 n/a
1991 588 24.6 23.9 n/a
1992 564 27.0 20.8 n/a
1993 568 28.0 20.3 n/a
1994 554 28.0 19.8 n/a
1995 563 29.0 19.4 n/a
1996 563 29.0 19.4 n/a
1997 568 26.5 21.4 n/a
1998 440 22.0 20.0 n/a
1999 445 24.0 18.5 n/a
2000 438 24.0 18.3 n/a
2001 466 24.0 19.4 n/a
2002 343 24.5 14.0 45.8
2003 343 24.5 14.0 45.8
2004 343 21.5 16.0 49.6
2005 312 21.5 14.5 43.1
2006 345 18.8 18.4 42.2
2007 376 14.0 26.9 54.9
2008 375 16.0 23.4 53.2
2009 311 26.2 11.9 67.5
2010 336 24.5 13.7 60.3
2011 369 25.5 14.4 51.8
2012 330 22.5 14.6 61.5
2013 388 29.7 13.0 66.5
2014 390 23.0 16.9 62.8
2015 394 27.0 14.5 63.5
2016 375 27.0 13.8 61.6
2017 388 25.7 15.0 66.8
2018 422 28.1 14.9 61.1
2019 399 29.0 13.7 70.2
2020 351 28.0 12.5 66.4
2021 336 n/a n/a n/a
2022 340 30.0 11.3 70.3
2023 351 26.4 13.2 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 525 27.0 19.4 n/a
1990 550 24.0 22.9 n/a
1991 588 24.6 23.9 n/a
1992 564 27.0 20.8 n/a
1993 568 28.0 20.3 n/a
1994 554 28.0 19.8 n/a
1995 563 29.0 19.4 n/a
1996 563 29.0 19.4 n/a
1997 568 26.5 21.4 n/a
1998 440 22.0 20.0 n/a
1999 445 24.0 18.5 n/a
2000 438 24.0 18.3 n/a
2001 466 24.0 19.4 n/a
2002 343 24.5 14.0 45.8
2003 343 24.5 14.0 45.8
2004 343 21.5 16.0 49.6
2005 312 21.5 14.5 43.1
2006 345 18.8 18.4 42.2
2007 376 14.0 26.9 54.9
2008 375 16.0 23.4 53.2
2009 311 26.2 11.9 67.5
2010 336 24.5 13.7 60.3
2011 369 25.5 14.4 51.8
2012 330 22.5 14.6 61.5
2013 388 29.7 13.0 66.5
2014 390 23.0 16.9 62.8
2015 394 27.0 14.5 63.5
2016 375 27.0 13.8 61.6
2017 388 25.7 15.0 66.8
2018 422 28.1 14.9 61.1
2019 399 29.0 13.7 70.2
2020 351 28.0 12.5 66.4
2021 336 n/a n/a n/a
2022 340 30.0 11.3 70.3
2023 351 26.4 13.2 68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Jefferson Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%21.8%98.7%99.2%9.1%
201698.9%98.6%98.6%98.6%20.9%98.4%86.7%8.7%10.6%
201799.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%14.8%99.1%98.7%14.2%
201898.4%97.9%97.9%97.9%29.3%98.1%97.9%16.0%12.2%
201998.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%24.8%98.5%98.5%10.5%11.8%
202197.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.4%97.1%97.1%14.0%8.8%
202295.7%95.4%95.4%95.4%27.5%95.7%95.7%14.2%11.1%
202398.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%98.5%98.5%19.6%7.4%
202496.7%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.3%97.9%97.0%18.0%7.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,375 (11.5%) $10,596 (88.5%) $11,970
2020 $1,357 (10.7%) $11,357 (89.3%) $12,714
2021 $1,476 (13.2%) $9,713 (86.8%) $11,190
2022 $1,476 (13.2%) $9,713 (86.8%) $11,190
2023 $3,886 (21.1%) $14,547 (78.9%) $18,433
2024 $3,350 (17.4%) $15,926 (82.6%) $19,276

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 917th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 954th of 2077 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)37.845.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belleville School District 118)30.519.5
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)33.340.5
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belleville School District 118)34.426.6
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)41.921.2
 20.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville School District 118)37.335.1
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)25.612.8
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belleville School District 118)2725.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)52.346.4
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville School District 118)42.524
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)18.214.3
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belleville School District 118)24.312.8
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)63.642.9
 20.7%
   5th Grade Science (Belleville School District 118)5139.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)43.325.8
 17.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville School District 118)26.524.5
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)13.322.6
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Belleville School District 118)11.813.3
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399351
 12%
African American156138
 11.5%
American Indian11
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic1421
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White186153
 17.7%
Two or More Races3634
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%68.4%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 44% White, 39% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Jefferson Elementary School ranks 1061st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Junior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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