Brookside School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside School
Yorktown Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–3
522 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Yorktown Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Brookside School Yorktown Heights, New York | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Yorktown Heights, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #202 of 2,536 | #208 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1920 of 50,301 | #2073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 522 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Yorktown Heights | Yorktown Heights |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.2 vs 85.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 14.8%).
- •Brookside School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Brookside School is the larger school with 522 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 Brookside School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookside School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Yorktown Heights and Yorktown Heights in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School: 522. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in New York?
Brookside School is 202nd 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).