Jefferson El Sch vs Perseus House CS of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 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
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Erie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
627 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania | Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1321 of 1,627 | #601 of 618 |
| National rank | #38937 of 50,301 | #16408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 447 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 8% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 12.4).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (28% vs 8%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 18%).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 98%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.0).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence is the larger school with 627 students compared with 447.
- •Jefferson El Sch is a public school while Perseus House CS of Excellence is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Perseus House CS of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (29.4 vs 12.4 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 Perseus House CS of Excellence?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El Sch: 447. Perseus House CS of Excellence: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El Sch and Perseus House CS of Excellence rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson El Sch is 1321st of 1,627 and Perseus House CS of Excellence is 601st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).