Franklin Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Bergenfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Bergenfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Bergenfield, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School Bergenfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #557 of 1,479 | #601 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6933 of 50,301 | #8199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 352 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Bergenfield | Bergenfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 74.6).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 37.8%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 291.
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 Franklin Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 74.6 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 Franklin Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bergenfield and Bergenfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 352. Jefferson Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 557th of 1,479 and Jefferson Elementary School is 601st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).