Hazelwood Elementary School vs Lafayette 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.
Hazelwood Elementary School
Middlesex · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
198 students
Lafayette Elementary School
Bound Brook · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
249 students
| Measure | Hazelwood Elementary School Middlesex, New Jersey | Lafayette Elementary School Bound Brook, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #613 of 1,479 | #1342 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8644 of 50,301 | #39751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 198 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 32% |
| city | Middlesex | Bound Brook |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 28.1).
- •Hazelwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 22%).
- •Hazelwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 88%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.4).
- •Lafayette Elementary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 198.
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 Hazelwood Elementary School better than Lafayette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hazelwood Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 28.1 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 Hazelwood Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Middlesex and Bound Brook in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazelwood Elementary School: 198. Lafayette Elementary School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazelwood Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hazelwood Elementary School is 613th of 1,479 and Lafayette Elementary School is 1342nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).