Jefferson Elem School
Metropolis, IL · Massac UD 1 · Grades K - 6
26th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 99%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 26th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 99th 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 124 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 89.5% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 7.3% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $128K in zip 62960 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Franklin Elem SchoolMassac UD 1 · 5.6 mi away89th of 2,105
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 7Metropolis Elem SchoolMassac UD 1 · 7.8 mi away815th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 8Unity Elem SchoolMassac UD 1 · 8.7 mi away450th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 54% - 7Maple Grove Elem SchoolJoppa-Maple Grove UD 38 · 8.9 mi away745th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 46% - 8Brookport Elementary SchoolMassac UD 1 · 10.5 mi away486th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 53% - 6Pope County Elementary SchoolPope Co CUD 1 · 12.5 mi away1,050th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 6Vienna Elem School Dist 55Vienna SD 55 · 14.9 mi away895th of 2,105
ELA 67% · Math 29% - 7New Simpson Hill Dist 32New Simpson Hill SD 32 · 18.5 mi away700th of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Massac UD 1 district in Metropolis, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 26th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 90%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 3% (124 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62960 is $128K 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.