Central Elementary School vs South River Early Learning Center
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.
Central Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
349 students
South River Early Learning Center
South River · Public other · Grades PK–PK
151 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School East Brunswick, New Jersey | South River Early Learning Center South River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #208 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #955 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 349 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 151.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | East Brunswick | South River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 53.6%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 151.0).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 151.
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 Central Elementary School better than South River Early Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and South River Early Learning Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between East Brunswick and South River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 349. South River Early Learning Center: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and South River Early Learning Center rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 208th of 1,479 and South River Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).