Garfield Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Jefferson Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary San Diego, California | Jefferson Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1536 of 5,693 | #1664 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20323 of 50,301 | #21950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 308 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 54.6).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 77.6%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 308.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 54.6 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 Garfield Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 308. Jefferson Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 1536th of 5,693 and Jefferson Elementary is 1664th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).