Jefferson Elem School
Pekin, IL · Pekin PSD 108 · Grades K - 3
1,442nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 1,442nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 32th 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 304 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 83.6% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 6.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $143K in zip 61554 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
- 3C B Smith Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 1.6 mi away1,562nd of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 25% - 5Willow Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 1.9 mi away1,144th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 37% - –Dirksen Elementary SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 2.1 mi away
- 3L E Starke Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 2.1 mi away1,631st of 2,105
- 8Scott Altman Primary SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 2.4 mi away516th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 7Rankin Elem SchoolRankin CSD 98 · 3.1 mi away814th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 39% - 7Hollis Consolidated Grade SchHollis Cons SD 328 · 3.7 mi away713th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 51% - 1South Pekin Elem SchoolSouth Pekin SD 137 · 4.7 mi away1,948th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Pekin PSD 108 district in Pekin, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem School 1,442nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 84%, Two or more races 7%, Hispanic 5%, Black 4% (304 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61554 is $143K 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.