Columbia Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 308 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
325 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Jeffersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Rochester, Indiana | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Jeffersonville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,053 | #332 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #28719 of 50,301 | #16820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Rochester | Jeffersonville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 44.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 67.1%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 Columbia Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 44.8 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 Columbia Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Jeffersonville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 325. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Columbia Elementary School is 701st of 1,053 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 332nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).