Jefferson Elem School
Belleville, IL · Belleville SD 118 · Grades PK - 6
1,395th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 1,395th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Jefferson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 329 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.5% | 41.3% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 38.6% | 41.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.4% | 10.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 6.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $252K in zip 62221 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Douglas Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 0.8 mi away1,033rd of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 4High Mount Elem SchoolHigh Mount SD 116 · 1 mi away1,422nd of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 15% - 3Franklin Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.1 mi away1,622nd of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 4Whiteside Elem SchoolWhiteside SD 115 · 1.3 mi away1,265th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 6Henry Raab Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.9 mi away923rd of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 7Roosevelt Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.9 mi away823rd of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 5Union Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 2.3 mi away1,236th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 27% - 10Wolf Branch Elem SchoolWolf Branch SD 113 · 2.4 mi away141st of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Belleville SD 118 district in Belleville, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 1,395th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 41%, Black 41%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 6% (329 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62221 is $252K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.