Demarest Elementary School vs Shongum School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demarest Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
Shongum School
Randolph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
| Measure | Demarest Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Shongum School Randolph, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,479 | #361 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7325 of 50,301 | #2770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 482 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| city | Bloomfield | Randolph |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shongum School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 76.0).
- •Shongum School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Shongum School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Shongum School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 34.4%).
- •Demarest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
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 Demarest Elementary School better than Shongum School?
On the Success Index (US), Shongum School ranks higher (84.3 vs 76.0 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 Demarest Elementary School and Shongum School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Randolph in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Demarest Elementary School: 482. Shongum School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Demarest Elementary School and Shongum School rank in New Jersey?
Demarest Elementary School is 570th of 1,479 and Shongum School is 361st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).