Berkeley Elementary School vs Number 1
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
453 students
Number 1
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Berkeley Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Number 1 Linden, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1220 of 1,479 | #1167 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #33479 of 50,301 | #31020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| city | Bloomfield | Linden |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Number 1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 37.7).
- •Number 1 does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Number 1 does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Berkeley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 75.6%).
- •Berkeley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •Number 1 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 453.
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 Berkeley Elementary School better than Number 1?
On the Success Index (US), Number 1 ranks higher (41.4 vs 37.7 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 Berkeley Elementary School and Number 1?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Linden in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley Elementary School: 453. Number 1: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley Elementary School and Number 1 rank in New Jersey?
Berkeley Elementary School is 1220th of 1,479 and Number 1 is 1167th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).