Greenbriar Elem School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenbriar Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
174 students
Jefferson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students
| Measure | Greenbriar Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2059 of 2,303 | #2098 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47185 of 50,301 | #47584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 174 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 6% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.9 vs 15.1).
- •Greenbriar Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Greenbriar Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 98.3%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •Greenbriar Elem School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 157.
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 Greenbriar Elem School better than Jefferson Elem 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 Greenbriar Elem School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenbriar Elem School: 174. Jefferson Elem School: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenbriar Elem School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Greenbriar Elem School is 2059th of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 2098th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).