Franklin Elementary School vs Walnut Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
725 students
Walnut Street Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
727 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Walnut Street Elementary School Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1362 of 1,479 | #1152 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40841 of 50,301 | #30454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 725 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Newark | Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 26.3).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 91.2%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.5).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 725.
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 Walnut Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Street Elementary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 26.3 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 Walnut Street Elementary School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Newark and Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 725. Walnut Street Elementary School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Walnut Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 1362nd of 1,479 and Walnut Street Elementary School is 1152nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).