JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Heights SD 170 school district, located in Chicago Heights, IL with about 288 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Jefferson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jefferson Elementary School, located at 176 E 11th St in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community within the Chicago Heights School District 170. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in their early academic years, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its student population.
The school operates as a central hub for academic and social development in Chicago Heights, emphasizing the importance of literacy, numeracy, and character building. Like many schools in the district, Jefferson Elementary strives to bridge educational gaps and provide resources that help students succeed in a diverse urban setting. It remains a focal point for families in the 60411 zip code, playing a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the children within the community.
For more information, contact Jefferson Elem School at (708) 756-4162 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2937
(708) 756-4162
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago Heights, IL with about 288 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chicago Heights SD 170
- Total Students:
- 288
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 288 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.3%
- Black or African American
- 43.8%
- White
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.