American Lakes vs Jefferson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Lakes
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
625 students
Jefferson
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
735 students
| Measure | American Lakes Sacramento, California | Jefferson Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5484 of 5,693 | #4515 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49498 of 50,301 | #45595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 625 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 28% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 9.8).
- •Jefferson does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •Jefferson does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 87%).
- •American Lakes does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.3).
- •Jefferson is the larger school with 735 students compared with 625.
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 American Lakes better than Jefferson?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson ranks higher (18.8 vs 9.8 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 American Lakes and Jefferson?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Lakes: 625. Jefferson: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Lakes and Jefferson rank in California?
American Lakes is 5484th of 5,693 and Jefferson is 4515th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).