Esther Lindstrom Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
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.
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Bellflower · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | Esther Lindstrom Elementary Lakewood, California | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bellflower, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2189 of 5,693 | #3695 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28605 of 50,301 | #41107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 552 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| city | Lakewood | Bellflower |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 26.0).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 87.3%).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.4).
- •Esther Lindstrom Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 457.
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 Esther Lindstrom Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Esther Lindstrom Elementary ranks higher (45.0 vs 26.0 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 Esther Lindstrom Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Bellflower in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary: 552. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esther Lindstrom Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary is 2189th of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 3695th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).