Dawes Avenue Elementary School vs Jordan Road Elementary School
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.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Somers Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
341 students
Jordan Road Elementary School
Somers Point · Public middle · Grades 4–8
339 students
| Measure | Dawes Avenue Elementary School Somers Point, New Jersey | Jordan Road Elementary School Somers Point, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1229 of 1,479 | #364 of 440 |
| National rank | #33827 of 50,301 | #9487 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 341 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Somers Point | Somers Point |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jordan Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 37.2).
- •Dawes Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Jordan Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Jordan Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 73%).
- •Dawes Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.6).
- •Dawes Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 339.
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 Dawes Avenue Elementary School better than Jordan Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jordan Road Elementary School ranks higher (41.5 vs 37.2 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 Dawes Avenue Elementary School and Jordan Road Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Somers Point and Somers Point in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School: 341. Jordan Road Elementary School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawes Avenue Elementary School and Jordan Road Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dawes Avenue Elementary School is 1229th of 1,479 and Jordan Road Elementary School is 364th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).