Jefferson Elem School

www.princeton115schools.org

205 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 725 W Putnam St in Princeton, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Princeton Elementary School District 115. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational instruction for students in the early grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and a supportive environment designed to prepare children for their future academic endeavors. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success and its role in the local Princeton community.

The facility itself reflects the district’s dedication to providing a structured learning space for young learners. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents, Jefferson Elementary aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both curiosity and personal growth. As part of the Princeton educational system, the school plays a vital role in the foundational years of its students, ensuring they have the tools and resources necessary to succeed as they progress through their schooling.

205

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
183 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
16 (7.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Princeton ESD 115
Phone:	(815)875-4417
Website:	http://www.princeton115schools.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 109