Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
176 E 11th St,  Chicago Heights, IL
Chicago Heights School District No. 170
1.7
155 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Theresa Brink
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
705:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Hispanic
69.5%
Black
29.1%
White
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/16/2013
Not at all happy with this school. Jefferson had a different out look, as long as it looks good on paper. They educate the kids on the ISAT only and I feel my child needs more.All they want is their test to have good scores but that's only because that's what they do all year long.The teachers are v...
1.0 parent
10/16/2013
I think Jefferson should have negative stars.My son attended4 years and It was the most horrible experience.K-1 and 1st were good only because they had great teachers but 2nd and higher the teachers have no patience.Anytime I or my 2 sisters had problems with our children we would go to the Principa...
1.0 parent
10/13/2013
My daughter attended Jefferson for 5 yrs and the principal didn't show she cared nor wanted to do much extra for the kids. She wouldn't take problems seriously and solve them.
1.0 student
8/1/2009

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Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Chicago Heights, IL and is served by the Chicago Heights School District No. 170 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 155 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $148,582. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bloom High School, South Cook Isc Student Advocate, Marian Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Elementary School.

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