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Jefferson Elem School

Ottawa, Illinois · Grades PreK to 4 · Ottawa ESD 141

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About Jefferson Elem School

Jefferson Elem School serves pre-K through grade 4 as a public school in Ottawa, Illinois. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 304 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Ottawa. With about 22.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.3 students per teacher. Ottawa ESD 141 School District runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in LaSalle County. Families comparing options will find 11 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1709 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone	(815) 434-0726
School district	Ottawa ESD 141
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	304
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	22.9
Students per teacher	13.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, LaSalle County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 173030003136). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Marquette AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Ottawa · 0.5 mi LMP Regional Office of EducationPublic · Grades 4 to 12Ottawa · 0.8 mi ROE 35 Regional Work Study PrograPublic · Grades 12Ottawa · 0.8 mi Ottawa Township High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Ottawa · 0.9 mi Lincoln Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Ottawa · 1.1 mi LaSalle Co Detention Center 6-8Public · Grades 6 to 8Ottawa · 1.4 mi LaSalle Co Detention Center 9-12Public · Grades 9 to 12Ottawa · 1.4 mi McKinley Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Ottawa · 2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Jefferson Elem School serve?

Jefferson Elem School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?

Jefferson Elem School reported 304 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 304 students and 22.9 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 Ottawa ESD 141 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/ottawa-esd-141-school-district/

Where is Jefferson Elem School located?

Jefferson Elem School is at 1709 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350. The phone number is (815) 434-0726.

How many other schools are near Jefferson Elem School?

There are 11 other schools within 5 miles of Jefferson Elem School in our directory.