Parkview Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
| Measure | Parkview Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #354 of 1,053 | #84 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #17607 of 50,301 | #6462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 213 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 60.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 54.5%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 213.
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 Parkview Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 60.9 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 Parkview Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkview Elementary School: 213. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkview Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Parkview Elementary School is 354th of 1,053 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 84th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).