Hamburg School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamburg School
Hamburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students
Jefferson Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | Hamburg School Hamburg, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary School West Caldwell, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #937 of 1,479 | #387 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19993 of 50,301 | #3337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Hamburg | West Caldwell |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 57.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 32.1%).
- •Hamburg School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.7).
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 Hamburg School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 57.4 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 Hamburg School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and West Caldwell in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamburg School: 246. Jefferson Elementary School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamburg School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hamburg School is 937th of 1,479 and Jefferson Elementary School is 387th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).