JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Johnston City CUSD 1 school district, located in Johnston City, IL with about 277 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 17 teachers, Jefferson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 1108 Grand Ave in Johnston City, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Johnston City Community Unit School District 1, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in their early formative years. It operates as a local hub for families in the area, emphasizing core curriculum subjects, social development, and the establishment of essential learning habits necessary for future academic success.

The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which typically fosters a close-knit environment between faculty, students, and parents. Like many elementary schools in the region, Jefferson Elementary strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with supportive programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school plays a central role in preparing Johnston City’s youngest residents for their transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elem School at (618) 983-7561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.