Enrollment
270
Elementary
DISTRICT 217 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JOHNSTON CITY CUSD 1·NCES 172055002319
Jefferson Elementary School
1108 Grand Ave, Johnston City, IL 62951 · (618) 983-7561 · Williamson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL270 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
172 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 59 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 82 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 66 | 24% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Jefferson Elementary School→Lincoln Elementary School→Washington Middle School→Johnston City High School
Based on grade levels within Johnston City CUSD 1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jefferson Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School this school | 270 | 63.7% | N/A |
| Brownstown Elementary School Brownstown | 264 | 61.4% | 33.3% |
| Carrollton Grade School Carrollton | 269 | 62.5% | 29.6% |
| Sesser-Valier Elementary School Sesser | 252 | 61.5% | 59.5% |
| Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School Bushnell | 296 | 64.5% | 18.5% |
| Eastview Elementary School Canton | 288 | 61.1% | 38.2% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jefferson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Williamson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 270 | #1,713 of 2,419 | #9 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #1,441 of 2,035 | #9 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.0% | #1,792 of 2,042 | #9 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.7% | #899 of 2,132 | #6 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.5% | #1,330 of 1,461 | #8 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
270
+26 (+11%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 322
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 270 | 18.5 | 14.6:1 | 64% (172) |
| 2023-24 | 296 | 18.5 | 16.0:1 | 64% (188) |
| 2022-23 | 307 | 18.5 | 16.6:1 | 71% (217) |
| 2020-21 | 244 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 277 | 17 | 16.3:1 | 74% (205) |
| 2015-16 | 263 | 15 | 17.5:1 | 62% (164) |
| 2010-11 | 342 | 12 | 28.5:1 | 64% (219) |
| 2000-01 | 326 | 14 | 23.3:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 322 | 15 | 21.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jefferson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (277 to 270); teachers up 9% (17 to 18.5).
About Jefferson Elementary School
Johnston City, Illinois, is home to Jefferson Elementary School, a low-enrollment elementary school. The school offers pre-K through 2 and enrolls 270 students. Across elementary schools in Illinois, the average enrollment is about 381.
District-wide, Johnston City CUSD 1 has 4 schools and 1,057 students.
By race and ethnicity, Jefferson Elementary School is 93% White. Other groups make up 5% multiracial. In Williamson County overall, the White share is about 89%. A diversity index of 14% means there is a 14% chance two randomly chosen students at Jefferson Elementary School are from different groups.
Jefferson Elementary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, with 18.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The ratio is within a point of the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 64% at Jefferson Elementary School. It compares with 54% for public schools in Williamson County.
For Williamson County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $65,604 a year, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Counting Jefferson Elementary School, Williamson County has 26 public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Washington Middle School, is about 0.4 miles. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment increased by 11% across 4 years, from 244 in 2020-21 to 270 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Jefferson Elementary School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Williamson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,876
Census ACS
Median income
$65,604
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
9,700 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Johnston City CUSD 1
- Johnston City High SchoolHigh · 328 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 296 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 163 students
Other schools in Johnston City
- Johnston City High SchoolHigh · 328 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 296 students
- Project EchoHigh
Other Jefferson Elementary schools
143 other US public schools in 31 states are named Jefferson Elementary. Jefferson Elementary School is the 115th largest of the 144.
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolCharleston, IL · 698 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolBerwyn, IL · 453 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolSterling, IL · 450 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolMarion, IL · 376 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolMorton, IL · 354 students
Nearby schools
- Washington Middle School0.4 mi · 296
- Johnston City High School0.5 mi · 328
- Herrin High School4.9 mi · 662
- Lincoln Elementary School5.2 mi · 482
- Frankfort Comm High School5.3 mi · 416
- Herrin Middle School5.4 mi · 513
Frequently asked questions
About Jefferson Elementary SchoolHow large is Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School enrolls approximately 270 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is approximately 14.6:1 (19 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School reports a student body of 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School is overseen by Johnston City CUSD 1 in Williamson County.
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