Billy Mitchell Elementary vs Jefferson
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.
Billy Mitchell Elementary
Lawndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Jefferson
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
| Measure | Billy Mitchell Elementary Lawndale, California | Jefferson Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3978 of 5,693 | #2478 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42734 of 50,301 | #31458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 51% |
| city | Lawndale | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 23.3).
- •Jefferson does better on math proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Jefferson does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Billy Mitchell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 89.3%).
- •Billy Mitchell Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 28.9).
- •Jefferson is the larger school with 549 students compared with 471.
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 Billy Mitchell Elementary better than Jefferson?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson ranks higher (40.7 vs 23.3 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 Billy Mitchell Elementary and Jefferson?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Mitchell Elementary: 471. Jefferson: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Mitchell Elementary and Jefferson rank in California?
Billy Mitchell Elementary is 3978th of 5,693 and Jefferson is 2478th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).