Cooks Corners Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
| Measure | Cooks Corners Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,053 | #84 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6624 of 50,301 | #6462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.1 vs 77.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Cooks Corners Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 52.3%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.5).
- •Cooks Corners Elementary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 285.
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 Cooks Corners Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary 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 Cooks Corners Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooks Corners Elementary School: 487. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooks Corners Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Cooks Corners Elementary School is 88th of 1,053 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 84th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).