Arbor Elementary School vs Franklin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Elementary School
Piscataway · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
528 students
Franklin Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
270 students
| Measure | Arbor Elementary School Piscataway, New Jersey | Franklin Elementary School South Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #942 of 1,479 | #501 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #20245 of 50,301 | #5418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 528 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 72% |
| city | Piscataway | South Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 57.0).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 55.7%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Arbor Elementary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 270.
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 Arbor Elementary School better than Franklin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 57.0 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 Arbor Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Piscataway and South Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Elementary School: 528. Franklin Elementary School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Arbor Elementary School is 942nd of 1,479 and Franklin Elementary School is 501st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).