Clap Elementary School vs Northfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clap Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
Northfield Elementary
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
| Measure | Clap Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Northfield Elementary Northfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,009 | #482 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #42342 of 50,301 | #16330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 140 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| city | Dorchester | Northfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 23.9).
- •Northfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Northfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Clap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.8).
- •Northfield Elementary is the larger school with 141 students compared with 140.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Clap Elementary School better than Northfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northfield Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 23.9 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 Clap Elementary School and Northfield Elementary?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Northfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clap Elementary School: 140. Northfield Elementary: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clap Elementary School and Northfield Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Clap Elementary School is 955th of 1,009 and Northfield Elementary is 482nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).