Carteret Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carteret Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Carteret Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1036 of 1,479 | #1407 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24110 of 50,301 | #42885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 383 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 16% |
| city | Bloomfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carteret Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 23.1).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 16%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 82.5%).
- •Carteret Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.4).
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 Carteret Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carteret Elementary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 23.1 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 Carteret Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carteret Elementary School: 383. Jefferson Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carteret Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carteret Elementary School is 1036th of 1,479 and Jefferson Elementary School is 1407th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).