Jefferson El Sch vs Perry 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.
Jefferson El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Perry El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | Perry El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1321 of 1,627 | #1474 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38937 of 50,301 | #45600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 102.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 16% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 18.8).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 102.8%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Perry El Sch is the larger school with 466 students compared with 447.
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 Perry El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (29.4 vs 18.8 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 Perry El Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El Sch: 447. Perry El Sch: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El Sch and Perry El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson El Sch is 1321st of 1,627 and Perry El Sch is 1474th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).