Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center vs J Spencer Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
434 students
J Spencer Smith School
Tenafly · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center Englewood, New Jersey | J Spencer Smith School Tenafly, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,479 | #90 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21713 of 50,301 | #284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 1.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 76% |
| city | Englewood | Tenafly |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Spencer Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 54.9).
- •J Spencer Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.5% vs 70.7%).
- •J Spencer Smith School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 434 students compared with 326.
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 Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center better than J Spencer Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), J Spencer Smith School ranks higher (93.0 vs 54.9 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 Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center and J Spencer Smith School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Englewood and Tenafly in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center: 434. J Spencer Smith School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center and J Spencer Smith School rank in New Jersey?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is 980th of 1,479 and J Spencer Smith School is 90th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).