Franklin Elementary vs Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration 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
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
453 students
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Union, New Jersey | Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School Maplewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #947 of 1,479 | #715 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #20321 of 50,301 | #11826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 453 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Union | Maplewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 56.9).
- •Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 63.6%).
- •Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.1).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 423.
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 better than Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
On the Success Index (US), Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School ranks higher (69.3 vs 56.9 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 and Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Union and Maplewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 453. Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary is 947th of 1,479 and Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School is 715th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).