Flint Lake 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.
Flint Lake Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
| Measure | Flint Lake Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 1,053 | #84 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13487 of 50,301 | #6462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 66.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Flint Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 52.3%).
- •Flint Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.8).
- •Flint Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 476 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 Flint Lake Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 66.9 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 Flint Lake 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?
Flint Lake Elementary School: 476. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flint Lake Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Flint Lake Elementary School is 230th of 1,053 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 84th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).