Clinton Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Clinton Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1394 of 1,479 | #1407 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #42343 of 50,301 | #42885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 386 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.9 vs 23.1).
- •Clinton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Clinton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 83.9%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.7).
- •Clinton Elementary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 383.
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 Clinton Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
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 Clinton Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elementary School: 386. Jefferson Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Clinton Elementary School is 1394th of 1,479 and Jefferson Elementary School is 1407th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).