Colonial Road School vs Samuel R. Donald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Road School
Franklin Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School
Bloomingdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
232 students
| Measure | Colonial Road School Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | Samuel R. Donald Elementary School Bloomingdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,479 | #728 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #537 of 50,301 | #12162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 231 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Franklin Lakes | Bloomingdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 68.8).
- •Colonial Road School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 32.8%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.1).
- •Samuel R. Donald Elementary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 231.
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 Colonial Road School better than Samuel R. Donald Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Road School ranks higher (91.2 vs 68.8 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 Colonial Road School and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Franklin Lakes and Bloomingdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Road School: 231. Samuel R. Donald Elementary School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Road School and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Colonial Road School is 145th of 1,479 and Samuel R. Donald Elementary School is 728th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).