Evergreen Elementary School vs School #5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
School #5
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Evergreen Elementary School Plainfield, New Jersey | School #5 Clifton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1303 of 1,479 | #952 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38072 of 50,301 | #20618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 398 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Plainfield | Clifton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School #5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 30.7).
- •School #5 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •School #5 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •School #5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 75.1%).
- •Evergreen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 10.8).
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 Evergreen Elementary School better than School #5?
On the Success Index (US), School #5 ranks higher (56.5 vs 30.7 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 Evergreen Elementary School and School #5?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Clifton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Elementary School: 398. School #5: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Elementary School and School #5 rank in New Jersey?
Evergreen Elementary School is 1303rd of 1,479 and School #5 is 952nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).