Laurel Valley El Sch vs Thomas Jefferson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 318 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Valley El Sch
New Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
Thomas Jefferson El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
| Measure | Laurel Valley El Sch New Florence, Pennsylvania | Thomas Jefferson El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1261 of 1,627 | #1240 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #36509 of 50,301 | #35477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 238 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | New Florence | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 33.1).
- •Laurel Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 96.6%).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
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 Laurel Valley El Sch better than Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (34.7 vs 33.1 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 Laurel Valley El Sch and Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
About 318 km in a straight line, between New Florence and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Valley El Sch: 238. Thomas Jefferson El Sch: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Valley El Sch and Thomas Jefferson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel Valley El Sch is 1261st of 1,627 and Thomas Jefferson El Sch is 1240th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).