Freemansburg El Sch vs Thomas Jefferson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freemansburg El Sch
Freemansburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Thomas Jefferson El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
| Measure | Freemansburg El Sch Freemansburg, Pennsylvania | Thomas Jefferson El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1338 of 1,627 | #1240 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #39796 of 50,301 | #35477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 328 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Freemansburg | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 28.0).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •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 91.2%).
- •Freemansburg El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.3).
- •Freemansburg El Sch is the larger school with 328 students compared with 238.
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 Freemansburg El Sch better than Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (34.7 vs 28.0 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 Freemansburg El Sch and Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Freemansburg and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freemansburg El Sch: 328. Thomas Jefferson El Sch: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freemansburg El Sch and Thomas Jefferson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Freemansburg El Sch is 1338th of 1,627 and Thomas Jefferson El Sch is 1240th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).