Forest Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
| Measure | Forest Elementary Forest, Virginia | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,142 | #271 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2439 of 50,301 | #2861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.0 vs 84.1).
- •Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 24.5%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 567 students compared with 384.
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 Forest Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
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 Forest Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Elementary: 384. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Forest Elementary is 241st of 1,142 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 271st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).