Jefferson Elem School

Charleston CUSD 1
801 Jefferson Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
698 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School, located at 801 Jefferson Ave in Charleston, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Charleston Community Unit School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential life skills during the formative primary years.

As a community-centered school, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. The facility provides a structured setting where students engage in a balanced curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Through its commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, the school plays a vital role in preparing the children of Charleston for their future educational transitions.
698
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    523 (74.9%)
  • Black
    70 (10.0%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (7.3%)
  • Two or More
    43 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Charleston CUSD 1
Phone: (217)639-7000
Website: http://charleston.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
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
Pre-Kindergarten 126
Grade 1 1
Grade 4 189
Grade 5 206
Grade 6 175
Grade 7 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charleston Middle School
Charleston CUSD 1
401 Students
920 Smith Dr
Charleston, IL 61920 (0.8 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th