Colonial El Sch vs Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 397 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial El Sch
Plymouth Meeting · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
857 students
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
Jefferson Hills · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
856 students
| Measure | Colonial El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,627 | #471 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1924 of 50,301 | #8916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 857 | 856 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 61% |
| city | Plymouth Meeting | Jefferson Hills |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 73.5).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on math proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 28.6%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.8).
- •Colonial El Sch is the larger school with 857 students compared with 856.
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 Colonial El Sch better than Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial El Sch ranks higher (86.2 vs 73.5 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 Colonial El Sch and Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch?
About 397 km in a straight line, between Plymouth Meeting and Jefferson Hills in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial El Sch: 857. Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch: 856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial El Sch and Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Colonial El Sch is 149th of 1,627 and Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch is 471st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).