Burr Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
490 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Burr Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Jefferson Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 1,581 | #834 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38381 of 50,301 | #28923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 51% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 30.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 81%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Burr Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 408.
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 Burr Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 30.2 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 Burr Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Elementary School: 490. Jefferson Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Burr Elementary School is 1139th of 1,581 and Jefferson Elementary School is 834th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).