Jefferson El Sch vs Roosevelt El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 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
Roosevelt El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Roosevelt El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1558 of 1,627 | #1423 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47743 of 50,301 | #44238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 522 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 14.8).
- •Roosevelt El Sch does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Roosevelt El Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Roosevelt El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 104%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Roosevelt El Sch is the larger school with 631 students compared with 522.
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 Roosevelt El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt El Sch ranks higher (21.0 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 Roosevelt El Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El Sch: 522. Roosevelt El Sch: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El Sch and Roosevelt El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson El Sch is 1558th of 1,627 and Roosevelt El Sch is 1423rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).