Franklin Elementary School vs Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
509 students
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
434 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey | Howard B. Brunner Elementary School Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,479 | #197 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #258 of 50,301 | #845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 509 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| city | Westfield | Scotch Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 89.7).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.6% vs 4.4%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 434.
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 Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (93.2 vs 89.7 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 Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Westfield and Scotch Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 509. Howard B. Brunner Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Howard B. Brunner Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School is 77th of 1,479 and Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is 197th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).