Essex Fells Elementary School vs James Caldwell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Fells Elementary School
Essex Fells · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
251 students
James Caldwell High School
West Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students
| Measure | Essex Fells Elementary School Essex Fells, New Jersey | James Caldwell High School West Caldwell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 1,479 | #74 of 357 |
| National rank | #146 of 50,301 | #1983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 251 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 39% |
| city | Essex Fells | West Caldwell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Fells Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.4 vs 75.8).
- •Essex Fells Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 39%).
- •Essex Fells Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Essex Fells Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.0).
- •James Caldwell High School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 251.
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 Essex Fells Elementary School better than James Caldwell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Fells Elementary School ranks higher (94.4 vs 75.8 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 Essex Fells Elementary School and James Caldwell High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Essex Fells and West Caldwell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Fells Elementary School: 251. James Caldwell High School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Fells Elementary School and James Caldwell High School rank in New Jersey?
Essex Fells Elementary School is 36th of 1,479 and James Caldwell High School is 74th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).