East End School vs Emerson Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East End School
North Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
451 students
Emerson Community School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
| Measure | East End School North Plainfield, New Jersey | Emerson Community School Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1159 of 1,479 | #1245 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30687 of 50,301 | #34578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | North Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East End School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 36.1).
- •East End School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •East End School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Emerson Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 80.5%).
- •East End School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.5).
- •East End School is the larger school with 451 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 East End School better than Emerson Community School?
On the Success Index (US), East End School ranks higher (41.9 vs 36.1 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 East End School and Emerson Community School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Plainfield and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East End School: 451. Emerson Community School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East End School and Emerson Community School rank in New Jersey?
East End School is 1159th of 1,479 and Emerson Community School is 1245th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).