Jefferson Elementary vs Lawton Alternative
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.
Jefferson Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
Lawton Alternative
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
600 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary San Francisco, California | Lawton Alternative San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #619 of 5,693 | #827 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8915 of 50,301 | #11470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 511 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 69.8).
- •Lawton Alternative does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Lawton Alternative does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 57.8%).
- •Lawton Alternative does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.2).
- •Lawton Alternative is the larger school with 600 students compared with 511.
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 Lawton Alternative?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 69.8 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 Lawton Alternative?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 511. Lawton Alternative: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Lawton Alternative rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 619th of 5,693 and Lawton Alternative is 827th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).