- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173267003388
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 220
- 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 #3 of 3 elementary schools in Princeton, IL.
School address
District: Princeton Esd 115 · Illinois
NCES ID 173267003388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jefferson Elem School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 173267003388 · Princeton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Logan Jr High School (443 students)
Jefferson Elem School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.6 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
- Logan Jr High
Logan Jr High School
443 students
- This school
Jefferson Elem School
220 students
- Douglas Elemen
Douglas Elementary School
217 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
211 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 220 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$14,760
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Jefferson Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Princeton Esd 115 reports $14,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem 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
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Princeton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 86.4% of enrollment, in Princeton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 elementary schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Princeton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Esd 115?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Princeton Esd 115 also operates Logan Jr High School (443 students), Douglas Elementary School (217 students), and Lincoln Elem School (211 students). See the Princeton Esd 115 district page for the complete list.