Jefferson Elem School
Dekalb, IL · DeKalb CUSD 428 · Grades K - 5
983rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 983rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 53th 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 321 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.2% | 35.5% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 14.6% | 31.8% | ▲ 17.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 33.6% | 19.6% | ▼ 14.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 9.0% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Asian | 8.4% | 4.0% | ▼ 4.4 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $261K in zip 60115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Littlejohn Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 1 mi away1,531st of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 1Gwendolyn Brooks Elem SchDeKalb CUSD 428 · 1.3 mi away1,993rd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 2Founders Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 1.9 mi away1,794th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 20% - 1Tyler Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 2.1 mi away1,984th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 2Lincoln Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 2.2 mi away1,867th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 6South Prairie Elementary SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 3.2 mi away960th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 46% - 6West Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 3.9 mi away886th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 7Southeast Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 4.2 mi away640th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district in Dekalb, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 983rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 36%, Black 32%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 9% (321 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60115 is $261K 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.