- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dixon, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171233001484
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 344
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dixon, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Jefferson Elem School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 171233001484 · Dixon, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 15:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon High School (760 students)
Jefferson Elem School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.3 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
- Dixon High Sch
Dixon High School
760 students
- Reagan Middle
Reagan Middle School
585 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
424 students
- This school
Jefferson Elem School
344 students
- Madison School
Madison School
323 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem School compares
Jefferson Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$15,247
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
10
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Jefferson Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dixon Usd 170 reports $15,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison 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
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Dixon
1 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dixon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower 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 78.2% of enrollment, in Dixon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dixon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dixon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dixon Usd 170?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Dixon Usd 170 also operates Dixon High School (760 students), Reagan Middle School (585 students), and Washington Elem School (424 students). See the Dixon Usd 170 district page for the complete list.