Edward H. Bryan vs Luther Lee Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward H. Bryan
Cresskill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Luther Lee Emerson School
Demarest · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
221 students
| Measure | Edward H. Bryan Cresskill, New Jersey | Luther Lee Emerson School Demarest, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,479 | #178 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #818 of 50,301 | #707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 555 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| city | Cresskill | Demarest |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.8 vs 90.4).
- •Edward H. Bryan does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Edward H. Bryan does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Edward H. Bryan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 1.4%).
- •Luther Lee Emerson School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.9).
- •Edward H. Bryan is the larger school with 555 students compared with 221.
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 Edward H. Bryan better than Luther Lee Emerson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edward H. Bryan and Luther Lee Emerson School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cresskill and Demarest in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward H. Bryan: 555. Luther Lee Emerson School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward H. Bryan and Luther Lee Emerson School rank in New Jersey?
Edward H. Bryan is 193rd of 1,479 and Luther Lee Emerson School is 178th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).