Aldan El Sch vs Thomas Jefferson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldan El Sch
Aldan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
238 students
Thomas Jefferson El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
| Measure | Aldan El Sch Aldan, Pennsylvania | Thomas Jefferson El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1403 of 1,627 | #1240 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43196 of 50,301 | #35477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 238 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Aldan | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 22.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 98.3%).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.0).
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 Aldan El Sch better than Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (34.7 vs 22.6 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 Aldan El Sch and Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Aldan and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldan El Sch: 238. Thomas Jefferson El Sch: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldan El Sch and Thomas Jefferson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Aldan El Sch is 1403rd of 1,627 and Thomas Jefferson El Sch is 1240th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).