Edison Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 509 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson High School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 654 | #309 of 319 |
| National rank | #15657 of 50,301 | #9222 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 384 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 46.9).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 54.8%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 384.
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 Edison Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 46.9 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 Edison Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 384. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Iowa?
Edison Elementary School is 509th of 654 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 309th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).