Jefferson Elem School

www.marionunit2.org

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 700 E Boulevard St in Marion, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Marion Community Unit School District 2. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing core educational programming for students in the early stages of their development, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and foundational social skills. The school is situated in a central residential area of Marion, acting as a community hub for local families and contributing to the town’s broader commitment to public education.

The school environment at Jefferson Elementary is designed to support the diverse needs of young learners, typically featuring a blend of classroom instruction, enrichment activities, and extracurricular opportunities. Like many schools in the district, it prioritizes a supportive atmosphere that fosters academic growth while encouraging the personal development of its students. By maintaining a focus on safety, character education, and collaborative learning, Jefferson Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

389

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	11
Black	41
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
303 (77.9 %)
Black
41 (10.5 %)
Two or More
31 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Marion CUSD 2
Phone:	(618)997-5766
Website:	http://www.marionunit2.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 154

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 40