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Jefferson Elem School

Sterling, Illinois · Grades PreK to 2 · Sterling CUSD 5

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About Jefferson Elem School

Located in Sterling, Illinois, Jefferson Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 2. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 450 students enrolled. There are about 14.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.2 teachers in all). It is one of 6 schools in Sterling CUSD 5 School District. Federal locale data places it in a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Whiteside County. Families comparing options will find 19 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	806 E Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
Phone	(815) 625-6402
School district	Sterling CUSD 5
Grades	PreK to 2
Students (2024-25)	450
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.2
Students per teacher	14.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, Whiteside County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 174231004255). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Challand Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Sterling · 0.2 mi Whiteside Area CareerPublic · Grades 11 to 12Sterling · 0.3 mi Sterling High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Sterling · 0.3 mi Lincoln Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5Sterling · 0.5 mi Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 7Sterling · 0.6 mi ROE 47 Student Support ALOPPublic · Grades 4 to 12Sterling · 0.7 mi Franklin Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Sterling · 0.7 mi St Mary Grade SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Sterling · 1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Jefferson Elem School serve?

Jefferson Elem School serves pre-K through grade 2.

How many students attend Jefferson Elem School?

Jefferson Elem School reported 450 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 450 students and 30.2 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 Sterling CUSD 5 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/sterling-cusd-5-school-district/

Where is Jefferson Elem School located?

Jefferson Elem School is at 806 E Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081. The phone number is (815) 625-6402.

How many other schools are near Jefferson Elem School?

There are 19 other schools within 5 miles of Jefferson Elem School in our directory.