Frank J Smith Elementary vs William Woodruff School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank J Smith Elementary
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
239 students
William Woodruff School
Berkeley Hts · Public elementary · Grades K–2
238 students
| Measure | Frank J Smith Elementary East Hanover, New Jersey | William Woodruff School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 1,479 | #205 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #85 of 50,301 | #929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 239 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.2% | 1.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | East Hanover | Berkeley Hts |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank J Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 89.4).
- •William Woodruff School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.3% vs 4.2%).
- •Frank J Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 14.0).
- •Frank J Smith Elementary is the larger school with 239 students compared with 238.
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 Frank J Smith Elementary better than William Woodruff School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank J Smith Elementary ranks higher (95.2 vs 89.4 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 Frank J Smith Elementary and William Woodruff School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and Berkeley Hts in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank J Smith Elementary: 239. William Woodruff School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank J Smith Elementary and William Woodruff School rank in New Jersey?
Frank J Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,479 and William Woodruff School is 205th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).