Jefferson Elementary School vs Laurel Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–4
671 students
Laurel Park Elementary School
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
671 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Laurel Park Elementary School Brentwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 2,536 | #2373 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9258 of 50,301 | #44166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 671 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 27% |
| city | Schenectady | Brentwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 21.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 24%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
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 Laurel Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 21.1 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 Laurel Park Elementary School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Brentwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 671. Laurel Park Elementary School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Laurel Park Elementary School rank in New York?
Jefferson Elementary School is 593rd of 2,536 and Laurel Park Elementary School is 2373rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).