Jefferson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

801 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1

698 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Rob Ulm

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
23%

Reading Proficiency
45%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

23%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 44	Full Time Teachers 44
Teachers in First or Second Year 12.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

634:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.4%	Female 47.6%
White 74.9%	Black 9.9%
Hispanic 8.1%	Two or more races 5.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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Average Home Value

$178,674

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

34%

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Illinois Coles County Charleston 61920

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Charleston, IL, in the Charleston neighborhood, and is served by the Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 698 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $178,674. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paris Taoep, Pathways Roe 11, Charleston High School, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Elementary School.

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