IllinoisSchoolsJefferson Elem School

Jefferson Elem School

PublicRegular
Ottawa, Illinois · Ottawa ESD 141
Students306enrolled
Hispanic21%of students
White1%of students
Black0%of students
Asian6%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students306
Grade Span
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch65%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Jefferson Elem School's enrollment is predominantly american indian / an (64.5%).

306students
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino21.1%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian5.6%
American Indian / AN64.5%
Two or More7.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.