Jefferson Elementary vs Lincoln (Abraham) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Lincoln (Abraham) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,074 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary San Francisco, California | Lincoln (Abraham) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #619 of 5,693 | #361 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8915 of 50,301 | #7909 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 511 | 2,074 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 2,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 49% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 51.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 49%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 54.5%).
- •Lincoln (Abraham) High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.2).
- •Lincoln (Abraham) High is the larger school with 2,074 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 Lincoln (Abraham) High?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 51.8 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 Lincoln (Abraham) High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 511. Lincoln (Abraham) High: 2,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln (Abraham) High rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 619th of 5,693 and Lincoln (Abraham) High is 361st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).