Ralph Emerson Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralph Emerson Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
758 students
| Measure | Ralph Emerson Elementary Burbank, California | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1222 of 5,693 | #965 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16334 of 50,301 | #13185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 62.7).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 36.3%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.1 vs 27.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 758 students compared with 548.
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 Ralph Emerson Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 62.7 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 Ralph Emerson Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ralph Emerson Elementary: 548. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ralph Emerson Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Ralph Emerson Elementary is 1222nd of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 965th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).