Enrollment
154
Elementary
DISTRICT 503 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PARK RIDGE CCSD 64·NCES 173084006374
Jefferson School
8200 W Greendale Ave, Niles, IL 60714 · (847) 318-5360 · Cook County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL154 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
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 | 154 | 100% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · 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
Where Jefferson School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 154 | #2,204 of 2,419 | #868 of 901 |
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
154
+53 (+52%) vs 2020
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 | 154 | 8.7 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 142 | 5.7 | 25.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 135 | 6.7 | 20.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 101 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 123 | 7.7 | 16.0:1 | 2% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 134 | 8 | 16.8:1 | 2% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jefferson School.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (123 to 154); teachers up 13% (7.7 to 8.7).
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a low-enrollment elementary school with its address in Niles, Illinois. The school had 154 students in pre-K in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Illinois) has about 381 students.
The district for Jefferson School is Park Ridge CCSD 64, with 8 schools and 4,654 students.
White students are the majority at Jefferson School, with 67% of enrollment. The school is also 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, and 6% multiracial. The White share of the county population is lower, at 44%. Jefferson School's diversity index is 50%, against a US figure of 70%.
With 8.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Jefferson School was 17.7:1. On average, elementary schools in Illinois have 13.9:1, compared with 17.7:1 here.
Cook County has these Census figures: the median household income is $83,498, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. In all, Cook County has 1,406 public schools and roughly 697,934 students.
The closest other public school is Emerson Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Jefferson School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, reported enrollment went from 101 to 154. Such a large difference may reflect a change in the grades served.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Cook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,182,090
Census ACS
Median income
$83,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,406
697,934 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Park Ridge CCSD 64
- Emerson Middle SchoolMiddle · 890 students
- Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle · 749 students
- Theodore Roosevelt Elementary SchoolElementary · 677 students
- Eugene Field Elementary SchoolElementary · 626 students
- George Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 588 students
- Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary · 535 students
Other schools in Niles
- Gemini Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,111 students
- Emerson Middle SchoolMiddle · 890 students
- Clarence E Culver SchoolElementary · 666 students
- Mark Twain Elementary SchoolElementary · 489 students
- V H Nelson Elementary SchoolElementary · 479 students
Other Jefferson schools
12 other US public schools in 8 states are named Jefferson. Jefferson School is the 12th largest of the 13.
- JeffersonSacramento, CA · 735 students
- Jefferson SchoolJefferson, LA · 619 students
- JeffersonHawthorne, CA · 549 students
- JeffersonTracy, CA · 388 students
- Jefferson SchoolIndependence, KS · 356 students
Nearby schools
- Emerson Middle School0.1 mi · 890
- Eugene Field Elementary School0.6 mi · 626
- Gemini Middle School1.1 mi · 1,111
- Stock Early Childhood Center1.2 mi · 194
- V H Nelson Elementary School1.3 mi · 479
- George B Carpenter Elementary School1.3 mi · 435
Frequently asked questions
About Jefferson SchoolHow large is Jefferson School?
Jefferson School enrolls approximately 154 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Jefferson School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Jefferson School is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Jefferson School have?
Jefferson School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Jefferson School?
Student demographics at Jefferson School are roughly 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Black, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Jefferson School public or private?
Jefferson School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Park Ridge CCSD 64.
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