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Jefferson Elem School

Charleston, Illinois · Grades 4 to 6 · Charleston CUSD 1

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About Jefferson Elem School

Jefferson Elem School serves grades 4 through 6 as a public school in Charleston, Illinois. Enrollment was 698 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 16 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (43.5 teachers in all). It is one of 6 schools in Charleston CUSD 1 School District. Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Coles County. There are 5 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	801 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
Phone	(217) 639-7000
School district	Charleston CUSD 1
Grades	4 to 6
Students (2024-25)	698
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43.5
Students per teacher	16
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Coles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170960000569). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Shelbyville TAOEPPublic · Grades 6 to 12Charleston · 0.3 mi Charleston Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Charleston · 0.8 mi Mark Twain Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to KCharleston · 0.8 mi Charleston High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Charleston · 1 mi Carl Sandburg Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 3Charleston · 1.7 mi Lerna BridgesPublic · Grades 6 to 12Lerna, IL · 8.2 mi Lerna TAOEPPublic · Grades 6 to 12Charleston · 8.2 mi Ashmore Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4Ashmore, IL · 8.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Jefferson Elem School serve?

Jefferson Elem School serves grades 4 through 6.

How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?

Jefferson Elem School reported 698 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem School?

About 16 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 698 students and 43.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Jefferson Elem School a public or charter school?

Jefferson Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Jefferson Elem School in?

Jefferson Elem School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/charleston-cusd-1-school-district/

Where is Jefferson Elem School located?

Jefferson Elem School is at 801 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL 61920. The phone number is (217) 639-7000.

How many other schools are near Jefferson Elem School?

There are 5 other schools within 5 miles of Jefferson Elem School in our directory.