Garfield Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Wyandotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Wyandotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Wyandotte, Michigan | Jefferson Elementary School Wyandotte, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,581 | #940 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #39911 of 50,301 | #32125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| city | Wyandotte | Wyandotte |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 27.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 67.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 418.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 27.8 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 Garfield Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wyandotte and Wyandotte in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 418. Jefferson Elementary School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Garfield Elementary School is 1187th of 1,581 and Jefferson Elementary School is 940th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).