Alta Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Elementary
Reedley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Jefferson Elementary
Reedley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary Reedley, California | Jefferson Elementary Reedley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 5,693 | #2685 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35678 of 50,301 | #33152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Reedley | Reedley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 34.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Alta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 95.6%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (38.2 vs 34.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Reedley and Reedley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary: 364. Jefferson Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Alta Elementary is 2950th of 5,693 and Jefferson Elementary is 2685th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).