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Jefferson Elementary School vs. Carl Sandburg Elementary School

Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Carl Sandburg Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jefferson Elementary School
801 Jefferson Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
1924 Reynolds Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 663 students in grades 4-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-6
K-3
Total Students
663 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carl Sandburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carl Sandburg Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carl Sandburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2594 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1429 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carl Sandburg Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carl Sandburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carl Sandburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carl Sandburg Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
134
1
Kindergarten Students
-
2
Grade 1 Students
-
177
Grade 2 Students
-
180
Grade 3 Students
-
177
Grade 4 Students
174
-
Grade 5 Students
171
-
Grade 6 Students
183
-
Grade 9 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carl Sandburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston CUSD 1 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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