- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, IL
Jefferson Park School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170032605637
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Park School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 261
- students enrolled
Jefferson Park School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Park School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in El Paso, IL.
School address
District: El Paso-Gridley Cusd 11 · Illinois
NCES ID 170032605637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Jefferson Park School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 170032605637 · El Paso, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: El Paso-Gridley High School (364 students)
Jefferson Park School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Paso-Gridle
El Paso-Gridley High School
364 students
- Epg Middle Sch
Epg Middle School
345 students
- This school
Jefferson Park School
261 students
- Centennial Sch
Centennial School
165 students
What this shows Jefferson Park School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Park School compares
Jefferson Park 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,159
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Jefferson Park School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for El Paso-Gridley Cusd 11 reports $13,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso-Gridley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Epg Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Park School
How many students attend Jefferson Park School?
Jefferson Park School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, IL. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Park School is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Park School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Park School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Park School?
Jefferson Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Park School rank among public schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Park School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in El Paso, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in El Paso-Gridley Cusd 11?
Besides Jefferson Park School, El Paso-Gridley Cusd 11 also operates El Paso-Gridley High School (364 students), Epg Middle School (345 students), and Centennial School (165 students). See the El Paso-Gridley Cusd 11 district page for the complete list.