Carnegie El Sch vs Jefferson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie El Sch
Carnegie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Jefferson El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
| Measure | Carnegie El Sch Carnegie, Pennsylvania | Jefferson El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #983 of 1,627 | #27 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24180 of 50,301 | #348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 87% |
| city | Carnegie | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.5 vs 51.4).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 48%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 59%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Carnegie El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •Carnegie El Sch is the larger school with 408 students compared with 310.
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 Carnegie El Sch better than Jefferson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (92.5 vs 51.4 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 Carnegie El Sch and Jefferson El Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Carnegie and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnegie El Sch: 408. Jefferson El Sch: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnegie El Sch and Jefferson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Carnegie El Sch is 983rd of 1,627 and Jefferson El Sch is 27th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).