Edward J. Patten Elementary School vs Wallace Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
Wallace Elementary School
Hoboken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
| Measure | Edward J. Patten Elementary School Perth Amboy, New Jersey | Wallace Elementary School Hoboken, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1154 of 1,479 | #773 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #30475 of 50,301 | #13682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| city | Perth Amboy | Hoboken |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 42.2).
- •Wallace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Wallace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Wallace Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 77.5%).
- •Wallace Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
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 J. Patten Elementary School better than Wallace Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace Elementary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 42.2 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 Edward J. Patten Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Perth Amboy and Hoboken in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School: 649. Wallace Elementary School: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward J. Patten Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School is 1154th of 1,479 and Wallace Elementary School is 773rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).