Jefferson Elementary School

7035 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Dedicated to achieving personal, academic, and civic potential

School Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1572 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
24%
27%
27%
30%
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
80%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Berwyn North SD 98 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #1572 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Karel Havlicek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
453 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Berwyn North SD 98 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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