Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary vs Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
513 students
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary Anaheim, California | Joseph A. Gascon Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4021 of 5,693 | #4329 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42951 of 50,301 | #44598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 513 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Anaheim | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 20.4).
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 87.5%).
- •Joseph A. Gascon Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.3).
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 (Thomas) Elementary better than Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary ranks higher (23.0 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 Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary: 513. Joseph A. Gascon Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary is 4021st of 5,693 and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is 4329th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).