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Jefferson Elementary School

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Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Harvard, Illinois, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 377 students. The school is part of the Harvard CUSD 50 district, which is ranked 783 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Illinois elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 15.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and just 7.1% in Mathematics. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is also below the state average, with only 32.9% of students proficient or better. Jefferson Elementary School struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, with rankings for subgroups like Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students in the bottom 30-40% of Illinois elementary schools.

When compared to the nearby Crosby Elementary School, which is also part of the Harvard CUSD 50 district, Jefferson Elementary School's performance is significantly lower across all academic measures. Additionally, the school's performance is significantly lower than the elementary schools in the Woodstock CUSD 200 district, which are located approximately 10-12 miles away.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 1200 N Jefferson St
       Harvard, IL  60033-1730

(815) 943-6464

District: Harvard CUSD 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
1730th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,183 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harvard Junior High School
High:    Harvard High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.1%
White:
25.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.5% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $17,183.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 1730th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Harvard CUSD 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Harvard CUSD 50 783rd 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 35.96 1459th 2020 27.8%
2004 45.52 1301st 2030 35.9%
2005 38.27 1441st 2022 28.7%
2006 48.24 1336th 2086 36.0%
2007 59.36 1053rd 2095 49.7%
2008 16.71 1827th 2092 12.7%
2009 23.49 1740th 2120 17.9%
2010 18.11 1848th 2139 13.6%
2011 19.92 1838th 2147 14.4%
2012 27.19 1724th 2166 20.4%
2013 18.31 1840th 2167 15.1%
2014 18.63 1786th 2093 14.7%
2015 17.23 1783rd 2052 13.1%
2016 16.57 1796th 2046 12.2%
2017 16.54 1781st 2044 12.9%
2018 21.30 1616th 2037 20.7%
2019 25.99 1551st 2086 25.6%
2021 21.05 1546th 1948 20.6%
2022 26.64 1476th 2082 29.1%
2023 19.22 1706th 2077 17.9%
2024 18.22 1730th 2067 16.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.33 571st 718 20.5%
2019 39.93 455th 743 38.8%
2021 33.35 400th 537 25.5%
2022 30.20 623rd 768 18.9%
2023 28.33 666th 788 15.5%
2024 27.40 692nd 826 16.2%
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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 35.99 432nd 763 43.4%
2019 36.89 692nd 1194 42.0%
2021 23.98 530th 640 17.2%
2022 31.11 746th 1113 33.0%
2023 31.55 756th 1156 34.6%
2024 18.35 1112th 1195 6.9%
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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 27.72 1369th 1765 22.4%
2019 31.53 1327th 1816 26.9%
2021 26.44 1197th 1514 20.9%
2022 35.35 1134th 1763 35.7%
2023 27.27 1405th 1808 22.3%
2024 22.69 1511th 1793 15.7%
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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 21.05 1585th 1964 19.3%
2019 31.43 1365th 2019 32.4%
2021 18.60 1420th 1680 15.5%
2022 25.24 1451st 1970 26.3%
2023 18.43 1660th 1957 15.2%
2024 18.54 1641st 1942 15.5%
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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 38.93 473rd 907 47.9%
2024 25.30 718th 886 19.0%
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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 23.27 1542nd 1972 21.8%
2019 22.08 1614th 2019 20.1%
2021 20.51 1389th 1707 18.6%
2022 28.35 1344th 1977 32.0%
2023 21.30 1557th 1984 21.5%
2024 18.74 1620th 1959 17.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.17 873rd 938 6.9%
2019 23.67 816th 955 14.6%
2021 23.55 648th 742 12.7%
2022 27.75 739th 954 22.5%
2023 18.98 906th 970 6.6%
2024 18.60 879th 959 8.3%
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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 23.12 1201st 1463 17.9%
2019 26.89 1126th 1462 23.0%
2021 19.13 1151st 1308 12.0%
2022 22.28 1192nd 1425 16.4%
2023 17.82 1246th 1419 12.2%
2024 16.73 1237th 1392 11.1%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these 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 273 n/a n/a 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 288
1990 324 n/a 1 31 n/a n/a n/a 0 356
1991 317 0 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1992 321 0 1 57 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1993 335 1 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 350 2 0 59 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1995 368 3 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 368 3 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 364 4 1 155 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 335 2 0 182 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 330 4 2 189 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 312 6 2 190 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 279 7 1 220 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 243 9 1 269 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 243 9 1 269 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 236 6 5 275 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 245 7 4 284 0 n/a n/a 10 550
2006 210 5 4 296 0 n/a n/a 23 538
2007 214 2 3 284 0 n/a n/a 22 525
2008 195 4 2 312 0 n/a n/a 18 531
2009 222 5 4 338 0 n/a n/a 23 592
2010 201 3 0 331 0 n/a n/a 19 554
2011 120 1 0 214 0 0 1 0 336
2012 129 2 2 228 0 0 2 0 363
2013 155 3 2 232 0 0 6 0 398
2014 158 3 2 237 0 0 6 0 406
2015 125 5 1 257 0 0 9 0 397
2016 115 3 0 251 0 0 10 0 379
2017 114 4 0 275 0 0 11 0 404
2018 122 4 2 287 0 0 7 0 422
2019 106 2 3 292 0 0 4 0 407
2020 93 1 1 267 0 0 7 0 369
2021 113 2 1 239 0 0 8 0 363
2022 121 3 2 261 0 0 7 0 394
2023 97 2 1 268 0 0 9 0 377

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 288 17.0 16.9 n/a
1990 356 20.0 17.8 n/a
1991 365 18.0 20.2 n/a
1992 379 16.0 23.6 n/a
1993 399 15.0 26.6 n/a
1994 413 18.6 22.2 n/a
1995 492 28.3 17.4 n/a
1996 492 28.3 17.4 n/a
1997 524 28.8 18.2 n/a
1998 519 28.8 18.0 n/a
1999 525 32.8 16.0 n/a
2000 510 34.0 15.0 n/a
2001 507 32.7 15.5 n/a
2002 522 31.4 16.6 48.1
2003 522 31.4 16.6 48.1
2004 522 28.0 18.6 51.7
2005 550 28.0 19.6 55.9
2006 538 28.0 19.2 53.8
2007 525 24.0 21.9 54.9
2008 531 25.0 21.2 57.7
2009 592 32.0 18.5 61.7
2010 554 31.3 17.6 62.8
2011 336 20.0 16.8 72.3
2012 363 20.4 17.7 62
2013 398 23.3 17.0 67.3
2014 406 20.5 19.8 58.4
2015 397 22.0 18.0 71.8
2016 379 27.0 14.0 72.6
2017 404 30.2 13.3 98.8
2018 422 32.9 12.8 59.2
2019 407 33.8 12.0 30.5
2020 369 35.2 10.4 49.1
2021 363 n/a n/a n/a
2022 394 33.1 11.8 45.4
2023 377 38.6 9.7 43.5

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 288 17.0 16.9 n/a
1990 356 20.0 17.8 n/a
1991 365 18.0 20.2 n/a
1992 379 16.0 23.6 n/a
1993 399 15.0 26.6 n/a
1994 413 18.6 22.2 n/a
1995 492 28.3 17.4 n/a
1996 492 28.3 17.4 n/a
1997 524 28.8 18.2 n/a
1998 519 28.8 18.0 n/a
1999 525 32.8 16.0 n/a
2000 510 34.0 15.0 n/a
2001 507 32.7 15.5 n/a
2002 522 31.4 16.6 48.1
2003 522 31.4 16.6 48.1
2004 522 28.0 18.6 51.7
2005 550 28.0 19.6 55.9
2006 538 28.0 19.2 53.8
2007 525 24.0 21.9 54.9
2008 531 25.0 21.2 57.7
2009 592 32.0 18.5 61.7
2010 554 31.3 17.6 62.8
2011 336 20.0 16.8 72.3
2012 363 20.4 17.7 62
2013 398 23.3 17.0 67.3
2014 406 20.5 19.8 58.4
2015 397 22.0 18.0 71.8
2016 379 27.0 14.0 72.6
2017 404 30.2 13.3 98.8
2018 422 32.9 12.8 59.2
2019 407 33.8 12.0 30.5
2020 369 35.2 10.4 49.1
2021 363 n/a n/a n/a
2022 394 33.1 11.8 45.4
2023 377 38.6 9.7 43.5

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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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.8%99.2%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%
201699.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%
201799.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201899.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%
201999.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
202199.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.4%
202298.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
202397.2%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.2%100.0%
202498.9%99.2%99.2%99.2%97.8%98.3%98.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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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 $998 (8.3%) $11,046 (91.7%) $12,045
2020 $644 (4.4%) $14,078 (95.6%) $14,721
2021 $539 (3.8%) $13,652 (96.2%) $14,191
2022 $539 (3.8%) $13,652 (96.2%) $14,191
2023 $1,166 (7.5%) $14,411 (92.5%) $15,577
2024 $1,199 (7.0%) $15,984 (93.0%) $17,183

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 1551st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1706th of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)19.819.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harvard CUSD 50)19.819.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)9.66.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harvard CUSD 50)9.66.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)27.815.6
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harvard CUSD 50)27.815.6
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)13.65
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harvard CUSD 50)13.65
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)43.926.1
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Harvard CUSD 50)43.926.1
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students407377
 7.4%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic292268
 8.2%
Pacific Islander00
White10697
 8.5%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.5%43.5%
 13%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 26% White, 2% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Harvard Junior High School
High : Harvard High School

Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Illinois elementary schools.


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