How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jefferson Elem School | Shepherd Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ottawa, IL | Ottawa, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 304 | 353 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jefferson Elem School | Shepherd Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,797 | $15,797 |
| District | Ottawa Esd 141 | Ottawa Esd 141 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jefferson Elem School | Shepherd Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 70.0% |
| African American | 6.6% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.0% | 19.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jefferson Elem School | Shepherd Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 353:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.7% | 26.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 56 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.