Cleveland Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 872 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,501 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 654 | #287 of 319 |
| National rank | #18099 of 50,301 | #6716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 1,501 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 1,501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 56.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 76.4%).
- •Cleveland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 254.
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 Cleveland Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary School ranks higher (60.1 vs 56.4 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 Cleveland Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary School: 254. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Iowa?
Cleveland Elementary School is 545th of 654 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 287th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).