Cedarbrook Elementary School vs Grant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarbrook Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–8
671 students
Grant Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students
| Measure | Cedarbrook Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | Grant Elementary School South Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1333 of 1,479 | #181 of 440 |
| National rank | #39249 of 50,301 | #1850 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 671 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 55% |
| city | Plainfield | South Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 28.9).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 17%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 69.2%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.2).
- •Cedarbrook Elementary School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 568.
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 Cedarbrook Elementary School better than Grant Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 28.9 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 Cedarbrook Elementary School and Grant Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and South Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarbrook Elementary School: 671. Grant Elementary School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarbrook Elementary School and Grant Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cedarbrook Elementary School is 1333rd of 1,479 and Grant Elementary School is 181st of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).