Jefferson Elementary School vs Schuchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Schuchard Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
602 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Schuchard Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 1,581 | #1012 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28923 of 50,301 | #34280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 408 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 36.6).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 86%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.7).
- •Schuchard Elementary School is the larger school with 602 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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Schuchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 36.6 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 Schuchard Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 408. Schuchard Elementary School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Schuchard Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Jefferson Elementary School is 834th of 1,581 and Schuchard Elementary School is 1012th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).