IllinoisSchoolsJefferson Elem School

Jefferson Elem School

PublicRegular
Chicago Heights, Illinois · Chicago Heights SD 170
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students157
Student:Teacher12.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
157
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+39pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Jefferson Elem School is a public primary in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 157 students. It is part of the Chicago Heights SD 170 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Heights SD 170
County17031
CityChicago Heights
ZIP60411
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170996001222

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment157
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino56.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian37.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
56.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
37.6%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)