Jefferson Elem School
Charleston, IL · Charleston CUSD 1 · Grades PK - 6
488th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 488th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
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 663 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 79.6% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 7.1% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 6.2% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 5.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $168K in zip 61920 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Charleston Middle SchoolCharleston CUSD 1 · 0.8 mi away452nd of 685
ELA 54% · Math 20% - 4Mattoon Middle SchoolMattoon CUSD 2 · 10.3 mi away414th of 685
ELA 47% · Math 32% - 3Cumberland Middle SchoolCumberland CUSD 77 · 16.6 mi away541st of 685
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 7East Prairie Middle SchoolTuscola CUSD 301 · 21.2 mi away229th of 685
ELA 70% · Math 37% - 6Sullivan Middle SchoolSullivan CUSD 300 · 24.3 mi away338th of 685
ELA 58% · Math 33% - 6Villa Grove Jr High SchoolVilla Grove CUSD 302 · 25.6 mi away330th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 28% - 6Marshall Jr High SchoolMarshall CUSD 2C · 26.1 mi away316th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 37% - 7Mayo Middle SchoolParis-Union SD 95 · 26.9 mi away242nd of 685
ELA 68% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Charleston CUSD 1 district in Charleston, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 488th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 80%, Black 7%, Two or more races 6%, Hispanic 6% (663 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61920 is $168K 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.