Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School has a small playground for students.

Jefferson Elementary School is located within Dekalb County.

Jefferson Elementary School has a small round-a-bout in front of the school.

Jefferson Elementary School is nestled in the middle of a neighborhood off Mccormick.

Jefferson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

211 McCormick Dr, DeKalb, IL

DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428

308 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Cristy Meyer

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
48%

Reading Proficiency
43%

B-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

43%

Math Proficiency

48%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 28
Teachers in First or Second Year 27.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 52.1%	Female 47.9%
White 36.1%	Black 30.8%
Hispanic 17.7%	Two or more races 8.2%

School Rankings

#23 Most Diverse Public ES in Illinois

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 teacher

8/21/2014

I've worked at this school for many years under several principals. The current principal is passionate about Jefferson, the staff, parents and especially the students. She IS a team player who wants what is in the best interest of the students and school as a whole. I tend to find those few persons...

2.0 teacher

5/10/2014

Sadly this school is run by a micromanaging principal on a power trip. She is constantly in the background of teachers' heads and it is obvious during meetings with parents, that silent signals are sent as to her pleasure or displeasure with what the teacher is communicating. And the teacher better...

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Illinois DeKalb County DeKalb 60115

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in DeKalb, IL, in the Dekalb neighborhood, and is served by the DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 308 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $284,935. Discover additional schools in the area, like De Kalb High School, Clinton Rosette Middle School, Huntley Middle School, and more. Learn more about what DeKalb has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Elementary School.

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