Holmes Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary School
New Britian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Jefferson Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary School New Britian, Connecticut | Jefferson Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 596 | #509 of 596 |
| National rank | #37673 of 50,301 | #38213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 414 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 24% |
| city | New Britian | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.3 vs 30.5).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 74.8%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Holmes Elementary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 389.
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 Holmes Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holmes Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between New Britian and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary School: 414. Jefferson Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Holmes Elementary School is 503rd of 596 and Jefferson Elementary School is 509th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).