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Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School is a public middle school in Charleston, IL, serving grades 4–6, rated D+, with 698 students and a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 45% in English Language Arts, 30% in Science and 23% in Math.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
4–6
Enrollment
698
Students per teacher
16.1:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts45%
Science30%
Math23%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White75%
Black10%
Hispanic7%
Two or more races6%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
52%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+1.5%
Prior-year enrollment
688

School details

Address
801 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
Phone
(217) 639-7000
Website
charleston.k12.il.us
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170960000569
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School district

Charleston Community Unit School District 1

District rating
D+
Schools
6
Students
2,744
Spending per student
$12,035
Teachers (FTE)
186
Grades
PK–12
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About Jefferson Elementary School

How is Jefferson Elementary School rated?

Jefferson Elementary School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Charleston Community Unit School District 1 is rated D+ overall.

How do students at Jefferson Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Jefferson Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 45% in English Language Arts, 30% in Science and 23% in Math.

What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?

Jefferson Elementary School serves grades 4–6 as a middle school.

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

698 students attend Jefferson Elementary School, up from 688 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

Which school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Jefferson Elementary School is part of Charleston Community Unit School District 1, which reports 6 schools, 2,744 students and $12,035 of spending per student.