Captain James Lawrence Elementary School vs Fountain Woods 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.
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
229 students
Fountain Woods Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
951 students
| Measure | Captain James Lawrence Elementary School Burlington, New Jersey | Fountain Woods Elementary School Burlington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,479 | #854 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #26334 of 50,301 | #16515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 229 | 951 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 48.2).
- •Fountain Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 81.2%).
- •Captain James Lawrence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.9).
- •Fountain Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 229.
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 Captain James Lawrence Elementary School better than Fountain Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Woods Elementary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 48.2 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 Captain James Lawrence Elementary School and Fountain Woods Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School: 229. Fountain Woods Elementary School: 951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain James Lawrence Elementary School and Fountain Woods Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is 1078th of 1,479 and Fountain Woods Elementary School is 854th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).