Battle Hill Elementary vs James Caldwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Hill Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
414 students
James Caldwell Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
276 students
| Measure | Battle Hill Elementary Union, New Jersey | James Caldwell Elementary School Springfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,479 | #437 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #17972 of 50,301 | #4162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 414 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Union | Springfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Caldwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 60.3).
- •James Caldwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •James Caldwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •James Caldwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 46.4%).
- •Battle Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.1).
- •Battle Hill Elementary is the larger school with 414 students compared with 276.
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 Battle Hill Elementary better than James Caldwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Caldwell Elementary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 60.3 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 Battle Hill Elementary and James Caldwell Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Union and Springfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Hill Elementary: 414. James Caldwell Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Hill Elementary and James Caldwell Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Battle Hill Elementary is 892nd of 1,479 and James Caldwell Elementary School is 437th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).