Hoover El Sch vs Jefferson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
Jefferson El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
| Measure | Hoover El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Jefferson El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,627 | #27 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1303 of 50,301 | #348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 285 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.5 vs 88.0).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 18.6%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Jefferson El Sch is the larger school with 310 students compared with 285.
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 Hoover El Sch better than Jefferson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (92.5 vs 88.0 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 Hoover El Sch and Jefferson El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover El Sch: 285. Jefferson El Sch: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover El Sch and Jefferson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hoover El Sch is 99th of 1,627 and Jefferson El Sch is 27th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).