Enrollment
290
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173108003234
Jefferson Elem School — Pekin, IL
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pekin Psd 108 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Elem School reports 290 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 580 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pekin Psd 108 spends $17,266 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.1% from local sources (property taxes), 42.7% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,266
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 580 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 290 Top 34% in Illinois — larger than 66% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 16.6:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173108003234
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 580:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pekin Psd 108, which includes Jefferson Elem School.
$17,266
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 42.7%
Federal 12.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Similar elementary schools in Pekin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Washington Intermediate School
Standard public school
428 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
C B Smith Elem School
Standard public school
264 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Rankin Elem School
Standard public school
196 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Elem School
Standard public school
192 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Scott Altman Primary School
Standard public school
189 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 290 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Pekin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem School is White at 86.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pekin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.