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PublicElementaryGrades PK–2
1108 Grand Ave, Johnston City, IL 62951 · (618) 983-7561 · Part of Johnston City Community Unit School District 1
Johnston City’s School Grade C− better than 21% of Illinois school districts
Students
270
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–2
What stands out about Jefferson Elem School
- Enrollment up 10.7% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
- Next stop for Johnston City kids: Lincoln Elem School
On the path
Where Johnston City kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–2Jefferson Elem SchoolYou are here
3–4Lincoln Elem Schoolin Pittsburg
Location
Directions ↗














1108 Grand Ave, Johnston City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K59
Kindergarten63
Grade 182
Grade 266
Enrollment over time
244’20
274’21
307’22
296’23
270’24
Up 10.7% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 93%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 2%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Jefferson Elem School from Johnston City families.
Other schools in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1
Lincoln Elem School
C+163 students12:1
Washington Middle School
C−296 students12:1
Johnston City High School
C+328 students12:1
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.