Harry Wirtz Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry Wirtz Elementary
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Jefferson Elementary
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | Harry Wirtz Elementary Paramount, California | Jefferson Elementary Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4326 of 5,693 | #3113 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44592 of 50,301 | #36979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| city | Paramount | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 20.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 96%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.2).
- •Harry Wirtz Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 356.
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 Harry Wirtz Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (32.4 vs 20.4 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 Harry Wirtz Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry Wirtz Elementary: 421. Jefferson Elementary: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry Wirtz Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Harry Wirtz Elementary is 4326th of 5,693 and Jefferson Elementary is 3113th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).