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Jefferson Elem School

Morton, Illinois · Grades PreK to 6 · Morton CUSD 709

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About Jefferson Elem School

Located in Morton, Illinois, Jefferson Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 6. Enrollment was 354 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 21.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.2 students per teacher. Morton CUSD 709 School District runs 7 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Tazewell County. There are 8 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	220 E Jefferson St, Morton, IL 61550
Phone	(309) 263-2650
School district	Morton CUSD 709
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	354
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21.9
Students per teacher	16.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Tazewell County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 172680002862). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Morton High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Morton · 0.4 mi Morton Jr High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Morton · 0.4 mi Grundy Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Morton · 0.6 mi Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Morton · 0.7 mi Lincoln Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Morton · 0.8 mi Bethel Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 12Morton · 1.2 mi Morton AcademyPublic · Grades K to 12Morton · 1.3 mi Lettie Brown Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Morton · 2.5 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Jefferson Elem School serve?

Jefferson Elem School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?

Jefferson Elem School reported 354 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 354 students and 21.9 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 Morton CUSD 709 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/morton-cusd-709-school-district/

Where is Jefferson Elem School located?

Jefferson Elem School is at 220 E Jefferson St, Morton, IL 61550. The phone number is (309) 263-2650.

How many other schools are near Jefferson Elem School?

There are 8 other schools within 5 miles of Jefferson Elem School in our directory.