Jefferson Elementary vs Parkview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
271 students
Parkview Elementary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
328 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Taft, California | Parkview Elementary Taft, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3312 of 5,693 | #2704 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38407 of 50,301 | #33309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 271 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 47% |
| city | Taft | Taft |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 30.2).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 97%).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.6).
- •Parkview Elementary is the larger school with 328 students compared with 271.
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 Parkview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkview Elementary ranks higher (38.0 vs 30.2 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 Parkview Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Taft and Taft in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 271. Parkview Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Parkview Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 3312th of 5,693 and Parkview Elementary is 2704th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).