Farr Avenue Elementary vs Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farr Avenue Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
513 students
| Measure | Farr Avenue Elementary Escondido, California | Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4431 of 5,693 | #4021 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45090 of 50,301 | #42951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 513 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Escondido | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 19.6).
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 89.5%).
- •Farr Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.3).
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 Farr Avenue Elementary better than Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary ranks higher (23.0 vs 19.6 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 Farr Avenue Elementary and Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farr Avenue Elementary: 513. Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farr Avenue Elementary and Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary rank in California?
Farr Avenue Elementary is 4431st of 5,693 and Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary is 4021st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).