Colonial School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial School
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
Jefferson Elementary School
New Rochelle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Colonial School Pelham, New York | Jefferson Elementary School New Rochelle, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 2,536 | #1578 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #712 of 50,301 | #28616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| city | Pelham | New Rochelle |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 45.0).
- •Colonial School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Colonial School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Colonial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 73.8%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 296.
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 Colonial School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial School ranks higher (90.3 vs 45.0 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 Colonial School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pelham and New Rochelle in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial School: 296. Jefferson Elementary School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New York?
Colonial School is 97th of 2,536 and Jefferson Elementary School is 1578th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).