Jefferson Park School

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Jefferson Park School, located at 250 W 3rd St in El Paso, Illinois, serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District #11. As a specialized facility, it primarily focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for the community's youngest students, including preschool and early intervention programs. The school is known for fostering a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive development, preparing children for the transition into elementary education.

The facility reflects the values of the El Paso-Gridley district by prioritizing a supportive, student-centered approach to education. By offering structured academic and play-based activities, Jefferson Park School plays a vital role in the district’s mission to equip students with the essential skills needed for long-term success. Its location in the heart of El Paso makes it a convenient and integral part of the local educational infrastructure, serving families throughout the surrounding community.

294

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
262 (89.1 %)
Two or More
16 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.7 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11
Phone:	(309)527-4405
Website:	http://unit11.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 96