Gilbert Avenue School vs Salome H. Long Memorial 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.
Gilbert Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Salome H. Long Memorial School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
| Measure | Gilbert Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Salome H. Long Memorial School Saddle Brook, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,479 | #714 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21723 of 50,301 | #11823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 456 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Saddle Brook |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 54.9).
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 57.7%).
- •Salome H. Long Memorial School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Gilbert Avenue School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 304.
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 Gilbert Avenue School better than Salome H. Long Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Salome H. Long Memorial School ranks higher (69.3 vs 54.9 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 Gilbert Avenue School and Salome H. Long Memorial School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Saddle Brook in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Avenue School: 456. Salome H. Long Memorial School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Avenue School and Salome H. Long Memorial School rank in New Jersey?
Gilbert Avenue School is 982nd of 1,479 and Salome H. Long Memorial School is 714th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).