- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellwood, IL
Jefferson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170600000283
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Primary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bellwood · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 380
- students enrolled
Jefferson Primary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Primary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bellwood, IL.
School address
District: Berkeley Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170600000283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Jefferson Primary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 170600000283 · Bellwood, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Northlake Middle School (378 students)
Jefferson Primary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson Primary School
380 students
- Northlake Midd
Northlake Middle School
378 students
- Whittier Prima
Whittier Primary School
368 students
- Macarthur Midd
Macarthur Middle School
357 students
- Sunnyside Inte
Sunnyside Intermediate School
344 students
- J W Riley Inte
J W Riley Intermediate School
320 students
What this shows Jefferson Primary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Primary School compares
Jefferson Primary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$19,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
African American 37.6%
White 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Jefferson Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley Sd 87 reports $19,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J W Riley Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bellwood
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Primary School
How many students attend Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Primary School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Bellwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Primary School rank among public schools in Bellwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Primary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Sd 87?
Besides Jefferson Primary School, Berkeley Sd 87 also operates Northlake Middle School (378 students), Whittier Primary School (368 students), and Macarthur Middle School (357 students). See the Berkeley Sd 87 district page for the complete list.