Brookdale Elementary School vs Demarest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookdale Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
342 students
Demarest Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
| Measure | Brookdale Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Demarest Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #225 of 1,479 | #570 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1110 of 50,301 | #7325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 342 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Bloomfield | Bloomfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 76.0).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 34.4%).
- •Brookdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.5).
- •Demarest Elementary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 342.
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 Brookdale Elementary School better than Demarest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookdale Elementary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 76.0 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 Brookdale Elementary School and Demarest Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Bloomfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Elementary School: 342. Demarest Elementary School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Elementary School and Demarest Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Brookdale Elementary School is 225th of 1,479 and Demarest Elementary School is 570th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).