Jefferson Elem School
Sterling, IL · Sterling CUSD 5 · Grades PK - 2
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
Jefferson Elem School ranking
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Jefferson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 422 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 55.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 37.3% | 33.2% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 7.6% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $146K in zip 61081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Lincoln Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 0.5 mi away1,046th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 41% - –Franklin Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 0.7 mi away
- 6Washington Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.2 mi away1,031st of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 42% - 4Merrill Elem SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 1.8 mi away1,282nd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 31% - 7East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchEast Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 · 2.1 mi away773rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 37% - –Dillon Elementary SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 2.8 mi away
- 6Montmorency CCSD #145Montmorency CCSD 145 · 5.6 mi away896th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 46% - 5Jefferson Elem SchoolDixon USD 170 · 10.3 mi away1,162nd of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?
Jefferson Elem School is part of the Sterling CUSD 5 district in Sterling, Illinois.
Is Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Jefferson Elem School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem School?
White 55%, Hispanic 33%, Two or more races 8%, Black 4% (422 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61081 is $146K 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.