Delong Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delong Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
| Measure | Delong Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Jefferson Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #861 of 1,154 | #290 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #29875 of 50,301 | #10591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 349 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 43.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 62.8%).
- •Delong Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 349.
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 Delong Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 43.1 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 Delong Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delong Elementary School: 349. Jefferson Elementary School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delong Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Washington?
Delong Elementary School is 861st of 1,154 and Jefferson Elementary School is 290th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).