Aura Elementary School vs Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aura Elementary School
Glassboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Aura Elementary School Glassboro, New Jersey | Herma S. Simmons Elementary School Clayton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,479 | #1192 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15766 of 50,301 | #32338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Glassboro | Clayton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aura Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 39.4).
- •Aura Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Aura Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Aura Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 57.8%).
- •Aura Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.5).
- •Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 350.
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 Aura Elementary School better than Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Aura Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 39.4 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 Aura Elementary School and Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Glassboro and Clayton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aura Elementary School: 350. Herma S. Simmons Elementary School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aura Elementary School and Herma S. Simmons Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Aura Elementary School is 833rd of 1,479 and Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is 1192nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).