Emerson Community School vs School One Elementary
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.
Emerson Community School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
School One Elementary
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
424 students
| Measure | Emerson Community School Plainfield, New Jersey | School One Elementary Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1245 of 1,479 | #372 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34578 of 50,301 | #3053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 414 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| city | Plainfield | Scotch Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School One Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 36.1).
- •School One Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •School One Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •School One Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 72.7%).
- •Emerson Community School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.5).
- •School One Elementary is the larger school with 424 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 Emerson Community School better than School One Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), School One Elementary ranks higher (83.7 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 Emerson Community School and School One Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Scotch Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Community School: 414. School One Elementary: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Community School and School One Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Emerson Community School is 1245th of 1,479 and School One Elementary is 372nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).