Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School vs Emerson Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 879 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Emerson Community School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
| Measure | Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | Emerson Community School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1377 of 1,479 | #1245 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #41693 of 50,301 | #34578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 423 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 25.0).
- •Emerson Community School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Emerson Community School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Emerson Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 83.2%).
- •Emerson Community School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 414.
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 Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School better than Emerson Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Community School ranks higher (36.1 vs 25.0 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 Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School and Emerson Community School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School: 423. Emerson Community School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School and Emerson Community School rank in New Jersey?
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School is 1377th of 1,479 and Emerson Community School is 1245th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).