Jefferson Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

806 E Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081-1551

(815) 625-6402

District: Sterling CUSD 5

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,833

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Challand Middle School
High:	Sterling High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 422

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

Hispanic:

33.2%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2003 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.18. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sterling CUSD 5 School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), Hispanic (33.2%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 15.2. 2 elementary schools in the Sterling CUSD 5 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Elementary School employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $14,833. 2 elementary schools in the Sterling CUSD 5 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sterling CUSD 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterling CUSD 5 509^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2003	67.18	808^th	2020	60.0%

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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	492	4	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	500
1990	544	10	n/a	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	562
1991	540	12	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1992	523	13	6	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	566
1993	520	12	7	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	569
1994	511	13	6	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
1995	484	16	5	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	562
1996	484	16	5	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	562
1997	421	17	3	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1998	415	21	3	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
1999	390	18	1	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
2000	372	17	3	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2001	359	11	3	79	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2002	343	20	3	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2003	343	20	3	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2004	338	22	3	110	2	n/a	n/a	0	475
2005	286	9	2	102	2	n/a	n/a	34	435
2006	335	14	1	137	1	n/a	n/a	63	551
2007	239	10	0	113	1	n/a	n/a	64	427
2008	240	10	0	111	0	n/a	n/a	66	427
2009	222	16	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	70	385
2010	216	16	1	111	0	n/a	n/a	75	419
2011	228	9	0	209	6	0	19	0	471
2012	223	6	0	201	4	0	15	0	449
2013	196	11	0	178	1	0	18	0	404
2014	226	15	0	152	4	0	13	0	410
2015	213	14	2	144	3	0	14	0	390
2016	261	17	4	166	4	0	20	0	472
2017	220	17	5	184	2	0	22	0	450
2018	227	13	6	173	5	0	22	0	446
2019	222	11	3	172	1	0	27	0	436
2020	234	7	4	167	1	0	31	0	444
2021	206	9	7	114	1	0	25	0	362
2022	223	12	3	126	0	0	27	0	391
2023	221	10	3	136	0	1	30	0	401
2024	233	16	1	140	0	0	32	0	422

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

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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	500	21.5	23.2	n/a
1990	562	24.5	22.9	n/a
1991	565	25.0	22.6	n/a
1992	566	26.0	21.7	n/a
1993	569	27.0	21.1	n/a
1994	581	27.5	21.1	n/a
1995	562	28.0	20.1	n/a
1996	562	28.0	20.1	n/a
1997	512	25.0	20.5	n/a
1998	509	24.5	20.8	n/a
1999	484	25.5	19.0	n/a
2000	480	27.5	17.5	n/a
2001	452	28.5	15.9	n/a
2002	432	31.5	13.7	33.1
2003	432	31.5	13.7	33.1
2004	475	23.0	20.7	23.6
2005	435	22.0	19.8	30.7
2006	551	23.0	24.0	35.7
2007	427	24.0	17.8	63.9
2008	427	21.0	20.3	68.1
2009	385	28.0	13.8	74.9
2010	419	28.8	14.5	73.8
2011	471	26.2	17.9	57.1
2012	449	25.5	17.6	66.8
2013	404	22.1	18.2	73.8
2014	410	21.3	19.2	72.4
2015	390	21.0	18.5	73.1
2016	472	23.0	20.5	62.9
2017	450	23.5	19.1	60.7
2018	446	23.3	19.1	63.2
2019	436	24.0	18.1	67.2
2020	444	24.0	18.5	59
2021	362	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	391	30.2	12.9	42.7
2023	401	28.5	14.0	61.8
2024	422	27.7	15.2	56.2

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	500	21.5	23.2	n/a
1990	562	24.5	22.9	n/a
1991	565	25.0	22.6	n/a
1992	566	26.0	21.7	n/a
1993	569	27.0	21.1	n/a
1994	581	27.5	21.1	n/a
1995	562	28.0	20.1	n/a
1996	562	28.0	20.1	n/a
1997	512	25.0	20.5	n/a
1998	509	24.5	20.8	n/a
1999	484	25.5	19.0	n/a
2000	480	27.5	17.5	n/a
2001	452	28.5	15.9	n/a
2002	432	31.5	13.7	33.1
2003	432	31.5	13.7	33.1
2004	475	23.0	20.7	23.6
2005	435	22.0	19.8	30.7
2006	551	23.0	24.0	35.7
2007	427	24.0	17.8	63.9
2008	427	21.0	20.3	68.1
2009	385	28.0	13.8	74.9
2010	419	28.8	14.5	73.8
2011	471	26.2	17.9	57.1
2012	449	25.5	17.6	66.8
2013	404	22.1	18.2	73.8
2014	410	21.3	19.2	72.4
2015	390	21.0	18.5	73.1
2016	472	23.0	20.5	62.9
2017	450	23.5	19.1	60.7
2018	446	23.3	19.1	63.2
2019	436	24.0	18.1	67.2
2020	444	24.0	18.5	59
2021	362	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	391	30.2	12.9	42.7
2023	401	28.5	14.0	61.8
2024	422	27.7	15.2	56.2

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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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Pneumococcal
2016	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	15.5%	96.8%	97.0%	15.5%
2017	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	17.5%	98.0%	98.0%	17.5%
2018	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	11.8%	98.0%	98.2%	11.8%
2019	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%	97.3%	19.7%	97.3%	97.3%	19.7%
2021	95.4%	95.4%	95.4%	95.4%	95.4%	95.4%	95.4%	13.9%
2022	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	23.0%
2023	94.8%	94.8%	94.8%	94.8%	94.8%	94.8%	94.8%	21.3%
2024	96.7%	96.7%	96.7%	96.7%	96.7%	96.7%	96.7%	25.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$849 (9.4%)	$8,136 (90.6%)	$8,985
2020	$1,035 (9.8%)	$9,517 (90.2%)	$10,552
2021	$2,696 (20.1%)	$10,734 (79.9%)	$13,430
2022	$2,696 (20.1%)	$10,734 (79.9%)	$13,430
2023	$823 (7.1%)	$10,752 (92.9%)	$11,576
2024	$1,961 (13.2%)	$12,872 (86.8%)	$14,833

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	436	401	8%
African American	11	10	9.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	172	136	20.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	222	221	0.5%
Two or More Races	27	30	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.2%	61.8%	5.4%

Schools Near Jefferson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	806 E Le Fevre Rd	Sterling	61081	Whiteside County	Sterling CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-6402	422	28	15.2	56.2%	233 (55.2%)	16 (3.8%)	140 (33.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)								(n/a)																96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	25.2		$14,833	$1,961	$12,872
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	3-5	1501 E 6th St	Sterling	61081	Whiteside County	Sterling CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-1449	305	22	13.9	67.5%	165 (54.1%)	7 (2.3%)	108 (35.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.2%)	46.9	1003^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	51.5%		39.2	1185^th of 2077 public elementary schools	42.9%	182	48.6	27.5	39.7	23.9				30.3	45.1	18.8	18.1				26.6	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4			$14,995	$1,961	$13,034
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1510 E 25th St	Sterling	61081	Whiteside County	Sterling CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-5755	413	26	15.8	53.8%	240 (58.1%)	9 (2.2%)	142 (34.4%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)								(n/a)																94.5	94.5	94.5	94.5	94.5	94.5	94.5	15.1		$15,656	$1,961	$13,695
Washington Elementary School	Public	3-5	815 W Le Fevre Rd	Sterling	61081	Whiteside County	Sterling CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-2372	374	27	13.8	56.4%	212 (56.7%)	3 (0.8%)	129 (34.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	54.1	838^th of 2067 public elementary schools	59.5%		49.4	958^th of 2077 public elementary schools	53.9%	120	47.3	33.8	39.3	34.9				35.9	29.9	33.3	24.1				29.0	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	97.7	98.7			$14,151	$1,961	$12,190
Merrill Elementary School	Public	3-5	600 4th Ave	Rock Falls	61071	Whiteside County	Rock Falls Education Service District 13	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-4634	239	20	11.7	77.0%	156 (65.3%)	3 (1.3%)	71 (29.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	44	1071^st of 2067 public elementary schools	48.2%		37.4	1227^th of 2077 public elementary schools	40.9%	156	40.0	34.3	27.8	27.2				29.5	42.8	17.6	13.5				23.6	96.7	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.7			$11,791	$1,471	$10,320
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1602 Dixon Rd	Rock Falls	61071	Whiteside County	East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-4400	213	20	10.8	47.9%	160 (75.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	43.1	1088^th of 2067 public elementary schools	47.4%		52.5	889^th of 2077 public elementary schools	57.2%	199	57.4	26.0	57.1	44.0	26.0	41.7	48.2	40.7	17.4	19.1	16.0	13.0	33.4	24.1	20.7	98.6	97.7	97.7	97.7	96.8	97.2	98.6		34.6	$17,218	$1,096	$16,122
Dillon Elementary School	Public	K-2	1901 8th Ave	Rock Falls	61071	Whiteside County	Rock Falls Education Service District 13	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-3356	259	21	12.1	74.9%	164 (63.3%)	6 (2.3%)	69 (26.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.3%)								(n/a)																96.5	97.3	97.3	97.3	95.0	97.3	95.7			$11,811	$1,471	$10,340
Riverdale PreSchool Center	Public	PK	3505 Prophet Rd	Rock Falls	61071	Whiteside County	Rock Falls Education Service District 13	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-5280	137	5	25.3		102 (74.5%)	6 (4.4%)	26 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)																93.9	94.6	94.6	94.6	93.9	94.6	90.5	94.6		$15,627	$1,471	$14,156
Montmorency CCSD #145	Public	K-8	9415 Hoover Rd	Rock Falls	61071	Whiteside County	Montmorency CCSD 145	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 625-6616	213	21	10.0	37.1%	169 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	68.9	569^th of 2067 public elementary schools	72.5%		66.7	615^th of 2077 public elementary schools	70.4%	46	40.4	27.8	43.4	42.9	73.3	36.8	53.8	45.7	72.2	23.3	23.8	53.3	36.9	34.6	38.0	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	95.7	96.2	95.7		28.6	$15,015	$1,314	$13,701
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	2-3	800 4th Ave	Dixon	61021	Lee County	Dixon Unified School District 170	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 934-9661	331	22	14.8	61.0%	260 (78.5%)	16 (4.8%)	12 (3.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	37 (11.2%)								(n/a)		15.0						15.0	15.0						15.0	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	98.0	98.0	97.7			$15,821	$1,405	$14,417

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 55% White, 33% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Challand Middle School
High : Sterling High School

What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Sterling CUSD 5

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