- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottawa, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173030003136
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 304
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ottawa, IL.
School address
District: Ottawa Esd 141 · Illinois
NCES ID 173030003136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Jefferson Elem School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 173030003136 · Ottawa, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (387 students)
Jefferson Elem School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. 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
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
387 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem School
364 students
- Shepherd Middl
Shepherd Middle School
353 students
- Central Interm
Central Intermediate School
339 students
- This school
Jefferson Elem School
304 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem School compares
Jefferson Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Jefferson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Ottawa Esd 141 reports $18,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Ottawa
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wallace Elem School
Standard public school
420 students 15:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
387 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
364 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Rutland Elem School
Standard public school
70 students 7:1 students per teacher
Deer Park C C Elem School
Standard public school
44 students 4.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottawa, IL. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Ottawa, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ottawa, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ottawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottawa Esd 141?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Ottawa Esd 141 also operates Lincoln Elem School (387 students), Mckinley Elem School (364 students), and Shepherd Middle School (353 students). See the Ottawa Esd 141 district page for the complete list.