Jefferson Elementary School vs Thayer Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
Thayer Central Elementary
Hebron · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
256 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Norfolk, Nebraska | Thayer Central Elementary Hebron, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #334 of 511 | #128 of 511 |
| National rank | #22074 of 50,301 | #7624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 256 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Norfolk | Hebron |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thayer Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 54.4).
- •Thayer Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Thayer Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Thayer Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 66.4%).
- •Thayer Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
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 Thayer Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thayer Central Elementary ranks higher (75.6 vs 54.4 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 Thayer Central Elementary?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Hebron in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 256. Thayer Central Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Thayer Central Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Jefferson Elementary School is 334th of 511 and Thayer Central Elementary is 128th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).