Franklin Elementary School vs Ridgewood Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
352 students
Ridgewood Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
540 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey | Ridgewood Avenue School Glen Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #785 of 1,479 | #182 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14103 of 50,301 | #722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 352 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 0.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 74% |
| city | Bloomfield | Glen Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 66.0).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 62%).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.6% vs 47.7%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.5).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 352.
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 Ridgewood Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Avenue School ranks higher (90.3 vs 66.0 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 Ridgewood Avenue School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Glen Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 352. Ridgewood Avenue School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Ridgewood Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 785th of 1,479 and Ridgewood Avenue School is 182nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).