Enrollment
261
Elementary
DISTRICT 213 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EL PASO-GRIDLEY CUSD 11·NCES 170032605637
Jefferson Park School
250 W 3rd St, El Paso, IL 61738 · (309) 527-4405 · Woodford County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL261 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
105 students
DISTRICT 36% · 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 | 49 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 71 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 61 | 23% |
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · 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
Based on grade levels within El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jefferson Park School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Park School this school | 261 | 40.2% | N/A |
| Winola Elementary School Viola | 261 | 40.2% | 47.3% |
| Neoga Elementary School Neoga | 241 | 41.1% | 44.5% |
| Forreston Grade School Forreston | 238 | 39.5% | 63.5% |
| Porta Central Petersburg | 288 | 41.0% | 44.7% |
| Annawan Grade School Annawan | 243 | 38.3% | 60.8% |
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 Park School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Woodford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 261 | #1,765 of 2,419 | #4 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #725 of 2,035 | #2 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.6% | #1,719 of 2,042 | #5 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.2% | #1,545 of 2,132 | #4 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.3% | #305 of 1,461 | N/A |
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
261
-21 (-7%) vs 2020
-20% since 2010-11, when it was 326
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 | 261 | 20.9 | 12.5:1 | 40% (105) |
| 2023-24 | 261 | 20.9 | 12.5:1 | 43% (111) |
| 2022-23 | 294 | 22.3 | 13.2:1 | 40% (117) |
| 2020-21 | 282 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 345 | 22 | 15.7:1 | 40% (138) |
| 2015-16 | 347 | 23 | 15.1:1 | 39% (135) |
| 2010-11 | 326 | 27 | 12.1:1 | 30% (98) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jefferson Park School.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (345 to 261); teachers down 5% (22 to 20.9).
About Jefferson Park School
In El Paso, Illinois, part of Woodford County, Jefferson Park School is an elementary school. Federal data show 261 students enrolled in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 381 students for elementary schools in Illinois.
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 (4 schools, 1,135 students) runs Jefferson Park School.
By race and ethnicity, Jefferson Park School is 91% White. Enrollment also includes 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. In Woodford County overall, the White share is about 94%. A diversity index of 17% means there is a 17% chance two randomly chosen students at Jefferson Park School are from different groups.
The school had 20.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. The school's 12.5:1 compares with an average of 13.9:1 for elementary schools in Illinois. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 40%. That is higher than the 29% average for public schools in Woodford County.
Looking at the county, Woodford County, the median household earns about $91,483 a year, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Woodford County has 32 public schools with about 6,338 students, including Jefferson Park School.
Of the public schools around it, Jefferson Park School is closest to Centennial School, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
The NCES locale for Jefferson Park School is Rural: Distant, which covers schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment decreased from 282 to 261, a 7% decline.
The allk12 page for Jefferson Park School lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Woodford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
38,312
Census ACS
Median income
$91,483
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
6,338 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11
- El Paso-Gridley High SchoolHigh · 364 students
- EPG Middle SchoolMiddle · 345 students
- Centennial SchoolElementary · 165 students
Other schools in El Paso
- El Paso-Gridley High SchoolHigh · 364 students
- Centennial SchoolElementary · 165 students
Nearby schools
- Centennial School0.2 mi · 165
- El Paso-Gridley High School0.3 mi · 364
- EPG Middle School7.1 mi · 345
- Roanoke-Benson Jr High School9.2 mi · 142
- Hudson Elementary School9.5 mi · 216
- Sowers Elementary School10.2 mi · 161
Frequently asked questions
About Jefferson Park SchoolHow large is Jefferson Park School?
Jefferson Park School enrolls approximately 261 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Jefferson Park School serve?
Jefferson Park School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Jefferson Park School?
Approximately 12.5:1 students per teacher at Jefferson Park School.
How diverse is Jefferson Park School?
Jefferson Park School reports a student body of 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Jefferson Park School public or private?
Jefferson Park School is a public K-12 school, overseen by El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.