Jefferson Elem School
Dixon, IL · Dixon USD 170 · Grades 2 - 3
1,162nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 1,162nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 45th 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 331 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 78.5% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.3% | 11.2% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 4.8% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 3.6% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $176K in zip 61021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Washington Elem SchoolDixon USD 170 · 1 mi away
- 5Madison SchoolDixon USD 170 · 1.9 mi away1,055th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 36% - 9Centennial Elem SchoolPolo CUSD 222 · 9.8 mi away276th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 71% - –Franklin Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 9.9 mi away
- 4Ashton-Franklin Center Elem SchAshton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 · 10.1 mi away1,267th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 32% - 6Lincoln Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 10.1 mi away1,046th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 41% - 7East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchEast Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 · 10.2 mi away773rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 37% - –Jefferson Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 10.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Dixon USD 170 district in Dixon, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 1,162nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 79%, Two or more races 11%, Black 5%, Hispanic 4% (331 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61021 is $176K 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.