Franklin Elementary School vs Salt Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
369 students
Salt Brook School
New Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–6
583 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Summit, New Jersey | Salt Brook School New Providence, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #41 of 1,479 | #42 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #162 of 50,301 | #169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 369 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| city | Summit | New Providence |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.2 vs 94.2).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Salt Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 2.7%).
- •Salt Brook School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Salt Brook School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 369.
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 Salt Brook School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Elementary School and Salt Brook School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Summit and New Providence in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 369. Salt Brook School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Salt Brook School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 41st of 1,479 and Salt Brook School is 42nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).