Jefferson El Sch vs Shoemaker El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El Sch
Emmaus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students
Shoemaker El Sch
Macungie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Sch Emmaus, Pennsylvania | Shoemaker El Sch Macungie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #470 of 1,627 | #270 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8913 of 50,301 | #3974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 268 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Emmaus | Macungie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoemaker El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 73.5).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Shoemaker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 42.9%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Shoemaker El Sch is the larger school with 537 students compared with 268.
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 Shoemaker El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shoemaker El Sch ranks higher (81.9 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 Jefferson El Sch and Shoemaker El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Emmaus and Macungie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El Sch: 268. Shoemaker El Sch: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El Sch and Shoemaker El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson El Sch is 470th of 1,627 and Shoemaker El Sch is 270th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).