Jefferson El vs Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Temple · Public other · Grades PK–PK
487 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Temple, Texas | Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2614 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #31209 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 504 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 86.4%).
- •Jefferson El does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.5).
- •Jefferson El is the larger school with 504 students compared with 487.
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 better than Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson El and Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El: 504. Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El and Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy rank in Texas?
Jefferson El is 2614th of 4,686 and Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).