Jefferson Elem School

www.morton709.org

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public primary school located in Morton, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Morton Community Unit School District 709, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community.

The school is recognized for its commitment to early childhood and primary education, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and character building during the formative years of a student's academic journey. By maintaining a balance between structured curriculum and developmental activities, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its youngest learners for a successful transition to the intermediate schools within the district, all while prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning.

354

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	26
Black	11
Asian	14
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
278 (78.5%)
Hispanic
26 (7.3%)
Two or More
24 (6.8%)
Asian
14 (4.0%)
Black
11 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Morton CUSD 709
Phone:	(309)263-2650
Website:	http://www.morton709.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 54