Jefferson Elem School

www.elmhurst205.org

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 360 E Crescent Ave in Elmhurst, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. The faculty and staff are recognized for their dedication to meeting the diverse needs of their students through differentiated instruction and a supportive, inclusive school culture.

Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Elementary is well-regarded for its vibrant community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school places a significant focus on social-emotional learning, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school. With its long-standing presence in the Elmhurst community, Jefferson Elementary is frequently highlighted for its stable leadership, academic performance, and its role as a cornerstone of the surrounding residential neighborhood.

355

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	30
Black	3
Asian	36
Two or More	28

White
258 (72.7 %)
Asian
36 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.5 %)
Two or More
28 (7.9 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Elmhurst SD 205
Phone:	(630)834-6261
Website:	http://www.elmhurst205.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 69