Jefferson Elementary vs Towers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 749 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students
Towers Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Towers Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 5,693 | #514 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4419 of 50,301 | #7553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 75.7).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.6% vs 20.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 26.0).
- •Towers Elementary is the larger school with 599 students compared with 555.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Towers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (81.0 vs 75.7 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 Jefferson Elementary and Towers Elementary?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 555. Towers Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Towers Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 224th of 5,693 and Towers Elementary is 514th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).