Jerry Thomas Elementary School vs Lighthouse Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerry Thomas Elementary School
Jupiter · Public elementary · Grades K–5
688 students
Lighthouse Elementary School
Jupiter · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
569 students
| Measure | Jerry Thomas Elementary School Jupiter, Florida | Lighthouse Elementary School Jupiter, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #470 of 2,187 | #398 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7203 of 50,301 | #6093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 688 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Jupiter | Jupiter |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 76.2).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 38.8%).
- •Jerry Thomas Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Jerry Thomas Elementary School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 569.
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 Jerry Thomas Elementary School better than Lighthouse Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lighthouse Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 76.2 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 Jerry Thomas Elementary School and Lighthouse Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Jupiter and Jupiter in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jerry Thomas Elementary School: 688. Lighthouse Elementary School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jerry Thomas Elementary School and Lighthouse Elementary School rank in Florida?
Jerry Thomas Elementary School is 470th of 2,187 and Lighthouse Elementary School is 398th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).