Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton vs Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton
Clifton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
327 students
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
| Measure | Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton Clifton, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1437 of 1,479 |
| National rank | – | #44429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 327 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Clifton | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.1).
- •Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is the larger school with 423 students compared with 327.
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 Early Learner Academies - Brighton better than Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
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 Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton: 327. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton is unranked and Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).