New London Academy Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New London Academy Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
| Measure | New London Academy Elementary Forest, Virginia | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Forest, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #200 of 1,142 | #271 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1942 of 50,301 | #2861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 330 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| city | Forest | Forest |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New London Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 84.1).
- •New London Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •New London Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 31.8%).
- •New London Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.2).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 567 students compared with 330.
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 New London Academy Elementary better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New London Academy Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 84.1 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 New London Academy Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Forest and Forest in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New London Academy Elementary: 330. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New London Academy Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in Virginia?
New London Academy Elementary is 200th of 1,142 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 271st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).