About This School
Public School | Grades 4-6 | Charleston CUSD 1
Jefferson Elementary School is located in Charleston, IL and is one of 3 elementary schools in Charleston Cusd 1. It is a public school that serves 669 students in grades 4-6.
Jefferson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Jefferson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Jefferson Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Jefferson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Jefferson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Jefferson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Jefferson Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Jefferson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Sandburg Elementary School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Charleston Christian Academy 2 miles | n/a | |
| Ashmore Elementary School 7.5 miles |  |
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| St John's Lutheran School 9.7 miles | n/a | |
| Arland D Williams Junior Elementary School 10.4 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 669
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Jefferson Elementary School had 45% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
89%
Black
4%
Two or More Races
3%
Hispanic
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Charleston CUSD 1 District Spending
$8,497Per Pupil
The Charleston CUSD 1 spends $8,497 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Charleston CUSD 1 District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Jefferson Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Charleston CUSD 1Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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