Jefferson Elementary School vs Van Corlaer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 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
Van Corlaer Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Van Corlaer Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 2,536 | #2069 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9258 of 50,301 | #38903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 24% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 29.5).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 24%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 83.9%).
- •Van Corlaer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 311.
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 Van Corlaer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 29.5 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 Van Corlaer Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 671. Van Corlaer Elementary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Van Corlaer Elementary School rank in New York?
Jefferson Elementary School is 593rd of 2,536 and Van Corlaer Elementary School is 2069th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).