Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Yorktown Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Yorktown Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Yorktown Heights, New York | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Yorktown Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #376 of 2,536 | #208 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4963 of 50,301 | #2073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Yorktown Heights | Yorktown Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 80.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 21.7%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 383.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (85.9 vs 80.0 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Yorktown Heights and Yorktown Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 466. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in New York?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 376th of 2,536 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 208th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).