- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morton, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172680002862
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 354
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Morton, IL.
School address
District: Morton Cusd 709 · Illinois
NCES ID 172680002862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172680002862 · Morton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Morton High School (1,061 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 schools in Morton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
1,061 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
517 students
- Morton Jr High
Morton Jr High School
504 students
- Grundy Elem Sc
Grundy Elem School
465 students
- This school 354
Jefferson Elem School
354 students
- Lettie Brown E 346
Lettie Brown Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem School compares
Jefferson Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Jefferson Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morton Cusd 709, which includes Jefferson Elem School.
$14,122
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grundy Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lettie Brown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Morton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Morton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elem School rank among schools in Morton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Morton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morton on the city page.
What other schools are in Morton Cusd 709?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Morton Cusd 709 also operates Morton High School (1,061 students), Lincoln Elem School (517 students), and Morton Jr High School (504 students). See the Morton Cusd 709 district page for the complete list.
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