Jefferson Elem School
Morton, IL · Morton CUSD 709 · Grades PK - 6
508th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 76%▼ Declining
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 508th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 76th in 2025 — declining.
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 356 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 79.2% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 7.3% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 6.5% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $288K in zip 61550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Grundy Elem SchoolMorton CUSD 709 · 0.6 mi away118th of 2,105
ELA 81% · Math 74% - 9Lincoln Elem SchoolMorton CUSD 709 · 0.8 mi away252nd of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 67% - 10Lettie Brown Elementary SchoolMorton CUSD 709 · 2.5 mi away125th of 2,105
ELA 82% · Math 72% - –Don D Shute Elem SchoolEast Peoria SD 86 · 5 mi away
- –Woodrow Wilson Elem SchoolEast Peoria SD 86 · 5.2 mi away
- 4J L Hensey Elem SchoolDistrict 50 Schools · 5.6 mi away1,330th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 29% - 8Tremont Elem SchoolTremont CUSD 702 · 5.9 mi away456th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 55% - 4Glendale Elem SchoolEast Peoria SD 86 · 6 mi away1,379th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Morton CUSD 709 district in Morton, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 508th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 76% 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 7%, Hispanic 7%, Asian 4% (356 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61550 is $288K 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.