- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmhurst, IL
Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171397001750
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 329
- students enrolled
Jefferson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Jefferson Elem School shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 171397001750 · Elmhurst, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: York Comm High School (2,590 students)
Jefferson Elem School shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.3 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
- York Comm High
York Comm High School
2,590 students
- Bryan Middle S 687
Bryan Middle School
687 students
- Sandburg Middl 633
Sandburg Middle School
633 students
- Conrad Fischer 584
Conrad Fischer Elem School
584 students
- Hawthorne Elem 568
Hawthorne Elem School
568 students
- This school 329
Jefferson Elem School
329 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem School compares
Jefferson Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,623
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 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 71.1%
Asian 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Jefferson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elmhurst Sd 205 reports $21,623 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conrad Fischer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Elmhurst
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Standard public school
584 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
527 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Field Elem School
Standard public school
433 students
Emerson Elem School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elem School
Standard public school
422 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmhurst, IL. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 71.1% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem School?
Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 elementary schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmhurst Sd 205?
Besides Jefferson Elem School, Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students), Bryan Middle School (687 students), and Sandburg Middle School (633 students). See the Elmhurst Sd 205 district page for the complete list.