Harrison Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Jefferson Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Harrison Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin | Jefferson Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,069 | #723 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #14531 of 50,301 | #27963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Janesville | Janesville |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 45.9).
- •Harrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Harrison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Harrison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 62.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 266.
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 Harrison Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison Elementary ranks higher (65.4 vs 45.9 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 Harrison Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Elementary: 266. Jefferson Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Harrison Elementary is 326th of 1,069 and Jefferson Elementary is 723rd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).