Dr. Charles C. Polk School vs Harrison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Roselle · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students
Harrison Elementary School
Roselle · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
325 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles C. Polk School Roselle, New Jersey | Harrison Elementary School Roselle, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1249 of 1,479 | #1095 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34739 of 50,301 | #27155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 315 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Roselle | Roselle |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 35.8).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Dr. Charles C. Polk School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 79.4%).
- •Dr. Charles C. Polk School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.5).
- •Harrison Elementary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 315.
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 Dr. Charles C. Polk School better than Harrison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison Elementary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 35.8 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 Dr. Charles C. Polk School and Harrison Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Roselle and Roselle in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles C. Polk School: 315. Harrison Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles C. Polk School and Harrison Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Charles C. Polk School is 1249th of 1,479 and Harrison Elementary School is 1095th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).