Crosby Elem Sch vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosby Elem Sch
Harvard · Public elementary · Grades K–3
655 students
Jefferson Elem School
Harvard · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
319 students
| Measure | Crosby Elem Sch Harvard, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Harvard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1553 of 2,303 | #1400 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40138 of 50,301 | #37280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 655 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Harvard | Harvard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 27.4).
- •Crosby Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 64.3%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.6).
- •Crosby Elem Sch is the larger school with 655 students compared with 319.
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 Crosby Elem Sch better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (31.9 vs 27.4 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 Crosby Elem Sch and Jefferson Elem School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Harvard and Harvard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crosby Elem Sch: 655. Jefferson Elem School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crosby Elem Sch and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Crosby Elem Sch is 1553rd of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 1400th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).