Deerfield Elementary School vs Edward V. Walton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary School
Mountainside · Public middle · Grades 3–8
483 students
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
511 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary School Mountainside, New Jersey | Edward V. Walton Primary School Springfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 440 | #314 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #86 of 15,369 | #2088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 483 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Mountainside | Springfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 85.8).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 12.3%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.1).
- •Edward V. Walton Primary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 483.
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 Deerfield Elementary School better than Edward V. Walton Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary School ranks higher (93.9 vs 85.8 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 Deerfield Elementary School and Edward V. Walton Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mountainside and Springfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary School: 483. Edward V. Walton Primary School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary School and Edward V. Walton Primary School rank in New Jersey?
Deerfield Elementary School is 29th of 440 and Edward V. Walton Primary School is 314th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).