Enrollment
354
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172680002862
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 354
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elem School
Jefferson Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morton, Illinois, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Morton's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem School (517 students): Jefferson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.9:1).
Morton Cusd 709 also operates Morton High School (1,061 students) and Lincoln Elem School (517 students) alongside Jefferson Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 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
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% 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
$13,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 354 Top 53% in Illinois - larger than 47% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172680002862
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morton Cusd 709, which includes Jefferson Elem School.
$13,735
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lettie Brown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Morton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Jefferson Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.