Argonne Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argonne Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Jefferson Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
| Measure | Argonne Elementary San Francisco, California | Jefferson Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #762 of 5,693 | #619 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10497 of 50,301 | #8915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 71.1).
- •Argonne Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 37.9%).
- •Argonne Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 511 students compared with 391.
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 Argonne Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.1 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 Argonne Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argonne Elementary: 391. Jefferson Elementary: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argonne Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Argonne Elementary is 762nd of 5,693 and Jefferson Elementary is 619th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).