Ardena Elementary School vs Farmingdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardena Elementary School
Farmingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Farmingdale Elementary
Farmingdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
160 students
| Measure | Ardena Elementary School Farmingdale, New Jersey | Farmingdale Elementary Farmingdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,479 | #309 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3548 of 50,301 | #2049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 374 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Farmingdale | Farmingdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmingdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 82.6).
- •Farmingdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Farmingdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 30.5%).
- •Farmingdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.4).
- •Ardena Elementary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 160.
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 Ardena Elementary School better than Farmingdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Farmingdale Elementary ranks higher (85.9 vs 82.6 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 Ardena Elementary School and Farmingdale Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Farmingdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardena Elementary School: 374. Farmingdale Elementary: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardena Elementary School and Farmingdale Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Ardena Elementary School is 401st of 1,479 and Farmingdale Elementary is 309th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).