Glenwood School vs James Caldwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood School
Short Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–4
315 students
James Caldwell Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
276 students
| Measure | Glenwood School Short Hills, New Jersey | James Caldwell Elementary School Springfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #32 of 1,479 | #437 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #127 of 50,301 | #4162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 315 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 64% |
| city | Short Hills | Springfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 81.5).
- •Glenwood School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 64%).
- •Glenwood School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Glenwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 17%).
- •Glenwood School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 276.
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 Glenwood School better than James Caldwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood School ranks higher (94.6 vs 81.5 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 Glenwood School and James Caldwell Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Short Hills and Springfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood School: 315. James Caldwell Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood School and James Caldwell Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Glenwood School is 32nd of 1,479 and James Caldwell Elementary School is 437th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).