Jefferson Elementary School vs Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 491 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Massena · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
452 students
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Massena, New York | Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1307 of 2,536 | #592 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23477 of 50,301 | #9182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 64.5% |
| city | Massena | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 52.4).
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 51%).
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 43.1%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership ranks higher (73.1 vs 52.4 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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
About 491 km in a straight line, between Massena and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 452. Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership rank in New York?
Jefferson Elementary School is 1307th of 2,536 and Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership is 592nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).