Jefferson Elem School

Jefferson Elem School is a K-5 school of compact scale in Princeton, Illinois, one of the schools within Princeton ESD 115, serveing 220 students in grades K through 3. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 42% below typical.

Jefferson Elem School is one of 4 schools operated by Princeton ESD 115, a district that serves 1,091 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Jefferson Elem School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (86%). Beyond that, the school records 8% Hispanic, 2% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Bureau County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Jefferson Elem School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.8:1. The state averages around 13.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 45% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Bureau County) logs that median household income runs about $69,257, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Bureau County runs 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,547 students), of which Jefferson Elem School is one.

Logan Jr High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Jefferson Elem School.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Over the past 7-year window. Jefferson Elem School's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 218 (now 220).

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.