Enrollment
453
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berwyn, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170606000286
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 453
- 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 #1 of 7 schools in Berwyn, IL.
School address
District: Berwyn North Sd 98 · Illinois
NCES ID 170606000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% 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 Berwyn, Illinois, enrolling 453 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Berwyn's public schools, it stands alongside Prairie Oak School (698 students): Jefferson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14:1).
Berwyn North Sd 98 also operates Lincoln Middle School (793 students) and Prairie Oak School (698 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$19,807
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
African American 12.1%
White 5.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Jefferson Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berwyn North Sd 98, which includes Jefferson Elem School.
$19,807
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Oak School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karel Havlicek 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
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Berwyn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Oak School
Standard public school
698 students 14:1 students per teacher
Karel Havlicek Elem School
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
418 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elem School
Standard public school
415 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Hiawatha Elem School
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Komensky Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 11:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berwyn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Berwyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Berwyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berwyn on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Jefferson Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Berwyn North Sd 98?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Berwyn North Sd 98 also operates Lincoln Middle School (793 students), Prairie Oak School (698 students), and Karel Havlicek Elem School (490 students). See the Berwyn North Sd 98 district page for the complete list.
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