Helen I. Smith School vs Sixteenth Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen I. Smith School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
340 students
Sixteenth Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Helen I. Smith School Saddle Brook, New Jersey | Sixteenth Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,479 | #1032 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #20757 of 50,301 | #23789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Saddle Brook | Elmwood Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen I. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 52.0).
- •Sixteenth Avenue School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Helen I. Smith School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Helen I. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 53.2%).
- •Sixteenth Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Sixteenth Avenue School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 340.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Helen I. Smith School better than Sixteenth Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen I. Smith School ranks higher (56.3 vs 52.0 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 Helen I. Smith School and Sixteenth Avenue School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Saddle Brook and Elmwood Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen I. Smith School: 340. Sixteenth Avenue School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen I. Smith School and Sixteenth Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Helen I. Smith School is 955th of 1,479 and Sixteenth Avenue School is 1032nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).