Jefferson Elementary School vs Self-Directed Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 943 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Self-Directed Academy
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
16 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota | Self-Directed Academy Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 232 | – |
| National rank | #38693 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 16 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 16 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 2.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Self-Directed Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 29.8).
- •Self-Directed Academy does better on students per teacher (2.3 vs 8.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 16.
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 Self-Directed Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Self-Directed Academy ranks higher (57.5 vs 29.8 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 Self-Directed Academy?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 270. Self-Directed Academy: 16. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Self-Directed Academy rank in North Dakota?
Jefferson Elementary School is 222nd of 232 and Self-Directed Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).