Hannah Caldwell Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
812 students
Jefferson Elementary
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–5
564 students
| Measure | Hannah Caldwell Elementary Union, New Jersey | Jefferson Elementary Union, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 1,479 | #294 of 440 |
| National rank | #14328 of 50,301 | #5681 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–5 |
| Students | 812 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hannah Caldwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 59.1).
- •Hannah Caldwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Hannah Caldwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Hannah Caldwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 52.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Hannah Caldwell Elementary is the larger school with 812 students compared with 564.
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 Hannah Caldwell Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hannah Caldwell Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 59.1 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 Hannah Caldwell Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Union and Union in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hannah Caldwell Elementary: 812. Jefferson Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hannah Caldwell Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Hannah Caldwell Elementary is 791st of 1,479 and Jefferson Elementary is 294th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).