Jefferson Elem School
Elmhurst, IL · Elmhurst SD 205 · Grades K - 5
66th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 97%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 66th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 97th 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 335 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 71.0% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.2% | 10.1% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 9.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 7.8% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $635K in zip 60126 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
- 10Edison Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 0.9 mi away83rd of 2,105
ELA 80% · Math 81% - 10Jackson Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 1.1 mi away86th of 2,105
ELA 83% · Math 78% - 10Lincoln Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 1.2 mi away22nd of 2,105
ELA 87% · Math 88% - 10Hawthorne Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 1.3 mi away108th of 2,105
ELA 82% · Math 76% - 3Sunnyside Intermediate SchoolBerkeley SD 87 · 1.4 mi away1,659th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 23% - 4Hillside Elem SchoolHillside SD 93 · 1.5 mi away1,411th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 24% - –Salt Creek Elem SchoolSalt Creek SD 48 · 1.8 mi away
- 10Field Elem SchoolElmhurst SD 205 · 1.8 mi away95th of 2,105
ELA 81% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Elmhurst SD 205 district in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 66th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 71%, Asian 10%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 8% (335 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60126 is $635K 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.