Clifton Ave Grade School vs Lakewood Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Ave Grade School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
331 students
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
248 students
| Measure | Clifton Ave Grade School Lakewood, New Jersey | Lakewood Early Childhood Center Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1315 of 1,479 | #1074 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38535 of 50,301 | #26099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 331 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 30.0).
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 91.8%).
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (5.4 vs 7.0).
- •Clifton Ave Grade School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 248.
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 Clifton Ave Grade School better than Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Early Childhood Center ranks higher (48.6 vs 30.0 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 Clifton Ave Grade School and Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Ave Grade School: 331. Lakewood Early Childhood Center: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Ave Grade School and Lakewood Early Childhood Center rank in New Jersey?
Clifton Ave Grade School is 1315th of 1,479 and Lakewood Early Childhood Center is 1074th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).