Amelia Earhart Elementary School vs Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
455 students
Jefferson High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,042 students
| Measure | Amelia Earhart Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Jefferson High School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 1,053 | #312 of 387 |
| National rank | #23737 of 50,301 | #11477 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 2,042 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 2,042 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 37.9).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 58%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 2,042 students compared with 455.
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 Amelia Earhart Elementary School better than Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 37.9 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 Amelia Earhart Elementary School and Jefferson High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School: 455. Jefferson High School: 2,042. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelia Earhart Elementary School and Jefferson High School rank in Indiana?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is 543rd of 1,053 and Jefferson High School is 312th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).