Jefferson Elementary School vs Meadow Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Albany · Public elementary · Grades K–3
510 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Jefferson, Oregon | Meadow Ridge Elementary Albany, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 678 | #508 of 678 |
| National rank | #44351 of 50,301 | #39211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 272 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 38.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Jefferson | Albany |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 20.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 76.3%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 38.9).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 272.
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 Meadow Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Ridge Elementary ranks higher (29.0 vs 20.8 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 Meadow Ridge Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Albany in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 272. Meadow Ridge Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Meadow Ridge Elementary rank in Oregon?
Jefferson Elementary School is 593rd of 678 and Meadow Ridge Elementary is 508th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).