Jefferson El Sch vs Lehigh Parkway El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
Lehigh Parkway El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Lehigh Parkway El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1558 of 1,627 | #1105 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47743 of 50,301 | #29747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 522 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 14.8).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Lehigh Parkway El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 104%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.3).
- •Jefferson El Sch is the larger school with 522 students compared with 276.
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 Jefferson El Sch better than Lehigh Parkway El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lehigh Parkway El Sch ranks higher (43.3 vs 14.8 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 Jefferson El Sch and Lehigh Parkway El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El Sch: 522. Lehigh Parkway El Sch: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El Sch and Lehigh Parkway El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson El Sch is 1558th of 1,627 and Lehigh Parkway El Sch is 1105th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).