Jefferson Elementary School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Whittier Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Clinton, Iowa | Whittier Elementary School Clinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #495 of 654 | #133 of 654 |
| National rank | #15178 of 50,301 | #3022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 376 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 64.4).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 69.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 331.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 64.4 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 376. Whittier Elementary School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Jefferson Elementary School is 495th of 654 and Whittier Elementary School is 133rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).