Charles Reed Elementary Sch vs Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
641 students
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
646 students
| Measure | Charles Reed Elementary Sch Plainfield, Illinois | Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1031 of 2,303 | #751 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #30010 of 50,301 | #23508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 641 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Plainfield | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 42.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Charles Reed Elementary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 38.1%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch is the larger school with 646 students compared with 641.
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 Charles Reed Elementary Sch better than Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch ranks higher (52.4 vs 42.9 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 Charles Reed Elementary Sch and Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Reed Elementary Sch: 641. Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Reed Elementary Sch and Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Charles Reed Elementary Sch is 1031st of 2,303 and Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch is 751st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).