Thomas Jefferson Elem School vs Vandenberg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Redford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Vandenberg Elementary School
Redford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
| Measure | Thomas Jefferson Elem School Redford, Michigan | Vandenberg Elementary School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,581 | #1283 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34717 of 50,301 | #43307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 248 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Redford | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 22.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 81.8%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Vandenberg Elementary School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 248.
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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School better than Vandenberg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (35.9 vs 22.5 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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School and Vandenberg Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redford and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School: 248. Vandenberg Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Jefferson Elem School and Vandenberg Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 1027th of 1,581 and Vandenberg Elementary School is 1283rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).