Jefferson El Sch vs Shannock Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
Shannock Valley El Sch
Rural Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
310 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Shannock Valley El Sch Rural Valley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,627 | #871 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #348 of 50,301 | #20624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 310 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 108.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Rural Valley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.5 vs 56.5).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 108.4%).
- •Shannock Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.5).
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 Shannock Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (92.5 vs 56.5 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 Shannock Valley El Sch?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Rural Valley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El Sch: 310. Shannock Valley El Sch: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El Sch and Shannock Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson El Sch is 27th of 1,627 and Shannock Valley El Sch is 871st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).