Jefferson Elem School

www.dps170.org

310 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

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.

310

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	17
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	2

White
248 (80.0 %)
Two or More
30 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.5 %)
Black
11 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dixon USD 170
Phone:	(815)934-9661
Website:	http://www.dps170.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 150

Grade 3 160