Jefferson Elem School
Chicago Heights, IL · Chicago Heights SD 170 · Grades K - 5
1,483rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 1,483rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 30th 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 155 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.0% | 62.6% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 29.3% | 36.1% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| White | 0.8% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 3.9 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $177K in zip 60411 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Lincoln Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 0.6 mi away869th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 47% - 3Washington-McKinley Elem SchChicago Heights SD 170 · 0.8 mi away1,525th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 30% - 4Roosevelt Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.1 mi away1,390th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 25% - 7Greenbriar Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.2 mi away795th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 40% - 4Garfield Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.2 mi away1,384th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 34% - 6U S Grant Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.6 mi away873rd of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 5Wilson Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.6 mi away1,115th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 36% - 5Kennedy Elem SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 1.6 mi away1,088th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Chicago Heights SD 170 district in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 1,483rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
Hispanic 63%, Black 36%, White 1% (155 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60411 is $177K 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.