Jefferson Elem School
Marion, IL · Marion CUSD 2 · Grades PK - 5
521st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 521st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 75th 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 344 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 75.6% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 9.1% | 12.5% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.0% | 7.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $183K in zip 62959 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Washington Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 0.5 mi away273rd of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 69% - 9Lincoln Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 0.6 mi away376th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 65% - 9Longfellow Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 1.7 mi away309th of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 64% - –Jefferson Elem SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 5.9 mi away
- 6Crab Orchard Elementary SchoolCrab Orchard CUSD 3 · 6.2 mi away897th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 39% - –North Side Primary CenterHerrin CUSD 4 · 7.8 mi away
- 9Adams SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 8.4 mi away394th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 56% - 5Lincoln Elem SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 8.9 mi away1,212th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Marion CUSD 2 district in Marion, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 521st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 76%, Black 13%, Two or more races 7%, Hispanic 3% (344 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62959 is $183K 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.