Clifton Ave Grade School vs Spruce Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.0 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
Spruce Street Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
554 students
| Measure | Clifton Ave Grade School Lakewood, New Jersey | Spruce Street Elementary School Lakewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1315 of 1,479 | #1335 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38535 of 50,301 | #39363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 331 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifton Ave Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 28.8).
- •Clifton Ave Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 92.6%).
- •Clifton Ave Grade School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.6).
- •Spruce Street Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 331.
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 Spruce Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifton Ave Grade School ranks higher (30.0 vs 28.8 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 Spruce Street Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Ave Grade School: 331. Spruce Street Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Ave Grade School and Spruce Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Clifton Ave Grade School is 1315th of 1,479 and Spruce Street Elementary School is 1335th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).