Jefferson Elem School

290 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 900 S. Capitol St. in Pekin, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Pekin Public Schools District 108. The school is committed to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. As part of a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their students through structured curricula and community engagement.

Beyond core academics, Jefferson Elementary is integrated into the broader Pekin educational system, which prioritizes accessible public education and district-wide resources. The school functions as a hub for local families, often participating in district initiatives that aim to enhance student achievement and foster a positive school culture. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education, Jefferson Elementary strives to equip its students with the essential skills and confidence necessary for their long-term academic success.

290

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	11
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
251 (86.6%)
Two or More
17 (5.9%)
Hispanic
11 (3.8%)
Black
8 (2.8%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

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:	Pekin PSD 108
Phone:	(309)477-4712
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 64

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 79