JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dixon USD 170 school district, located in Dixon, IL with about 396 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd 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 23 teachers, Jefferson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 800 4th Ave in Dixon, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local Dixon Public School District #170 community. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its young students. By focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, Jefferson Elementary strives to prepare its student body for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of a supportive and inclusive classroom culture.

Beyond core academics, Jefferson Elementary is known for its commitment to the broader Dixon community, often acting as a hub for local families. The school typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives designed to encourage student engagement, creativity, and character building. With a staff focused on individualized attention and a collaborative approach to education, Jefferson Elementary works to ensure that students feel valued and motivated, maintaining a long-standing tradition of academic commitment within the Dixon area.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elem School at (815) 284-7724 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 4th Ave
Dixon, IL 61021-1806
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dixon, IL with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dixon USD 170
Total Students:
396
Teachers:
23.18
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 396 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.5%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.6%
Black or African American
4.0%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.